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United StatesFreight rates from Dalian to Seattle.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Dalian (CNDLC) to Seattle (USSEA), 16 to 34 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Dalian to Seattle
Ocean freight per container in USD. Carrier prices are port to port before local charges; live quotes keep the terms the provider quoted. Reference prices with date and source, not an offer.
| Container | Source | From | Median | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP | Navo Rates | $5,881 | $6,301 | 18 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $8,396 | $8,696 | 18 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $8,396 | $8,696 | 18 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 18 priced sailings updated 20 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Dalian to Seattle by shipping type
Lowest price we hold on this lane, in USD. Source: Navo Rates. Reference prices, not an offer: run a live search for a price you can book.
Other shipping types
- FTLFull truck load
- LTLLess than truck load
- BulkDry bulk and break bulk
- RoRoVehicles and rolling cargo
- Rail freightContainers and wagons by rail
Estimates: Navo Rates formula from comparable lanes, distance and fuel prices (VLSFO $816.5 per tonne, 2026-11-11), USD. Indicative, not bookable: request a rate on Navo Mesh or run a live search.
Road, bulk, RoRo and rail prices depend on cargo, weight and dates: open a live search or request rates on Navo Mesh below.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Dalian to Seattle
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CMA CGMCnc Cheetah · NCXCNC/CPNW | 11 Nov 2026 | 7 Dec 2026 | 26 d | $5,881 | $8,396 | $8,396 |
| CMA CGMTb Taiyuan · BMXCNC/CPNW | 14 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 29 d | $5,881 | $8,396 | $8,396 |
 MSCMsc Istanbul · TIGER SERVICE | 12 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 21 d · via | $6,852 | $8,574 | $8,574 |
| MSCMsc Mirja · TIGER SERVICE | 13 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 20 d · via | $6,852 | $8,574 | $8,574 |
| MSC | 13 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 20 d · via | $6,852 | $8,574 | $8,574 |
| CMA CGMCnc Puma · NCXCNC/CPNW | 18 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 25 d | $6,091 | $8,696 | $8,696 |
| CMA CGMHeng Hui 5 · BMXCNC/CPNW | 18 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $6,091 | $8,696 | $8,696 |
| CMA CGMTerataki · NCXCNC/CPNW | 22 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 30 d | $6,091 | $8,696 | $8,696 |
Container shipping cost from Dalian to Seattle
On Dalian to Seattle the cheapest ocean freight we see is $5,881 for a 20GP, $8,396 for a 40GP and $8,396 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 18 sailings is $8,696; the cheapest is $8,396 and the dearest $9,650. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $1,254 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Dalian to Seattle
18 sailings from Dalian to Seattle carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 7 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 16 to 34 days port to port; 14 of the 18 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, MSC and COSCO.
By sea Dalian to Seattle is 5,219 nautical miles, about 15.5 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Dalian to Seattle: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 20 Oct 2026 and 30 Oct 2026. Each figure is a list price for one sailing, not an offer: availability and the final price are confirmed when you request a quote.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 30 Oct 2026. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Dalian to Seattle?
The lowest price we hold for Dalian to Seattle is $5,881 per 20GP, $8,396 per 40GP and $8,396 per 40HC. Carrier prices are port to port, before local charges. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.
How long does shipping from Dalian to Seattle take?
Carriers schedule 16 to 34 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,219 nm, about 15.5 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Dalian to Seattle?
CMA CGM, MSC and COSCO have priced sailings or quotes on this lane.
Can I book these freight rates?
No, they are reference prices from Navo Rates with their date. To book, run a live search or request a quote: the price you get there is confirmed by the carrier or forwarder.
What is included in the price?
Carrier prices cover ocean freight for one container, port to port. Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
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