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United StatesFreight rates from Ningbo to Los Angeles.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Ningbo (CNNGB) to Los Angeles (USLAX), 11 to 22 days in transit. Prices as of 10 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Ningbo to Los Angeles
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 | $4,603 | $7,356 | 56 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $6,548 | $8,350 | 56 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $6,548 | $8,796 | 48 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 59 priced sailings updated 21 Oct 2026 to 10 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Ningbo to Los Angeles 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.
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Cheapest upcoming sailings Ningbo to Los Angeles
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapag-LloydTokyo Express · WC1 | 21 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 22 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
 MaerskMaersk Kinloss · TP7 | 13 Nov 2026 | 28 Nov 2026 | 15 d | $4,603 | $6,560 | $6,610 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Kinloss · WC5 | 13 Nov 2026 | 28 Nov 2026 | 15 d | $5,648 | $7,048 | $7,048 |
| Hapag-LloydColorado Express · WC5 | 22 Nov 2026 | 5 Dec 2026 | 13 d | $5,241 | $7,048 | $7,048 |
| Hapag-LloydDelaware Express · WC5 | 27 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 15 d | $5,241 | $7,048 | $7,048 |
| Hapag-LloydMissouri Express · WC5 | 4 Dec 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | 15 d | $5,241 | $7,048 | $7,048 |
| Hapag-LloydHudson Express · WC5 | 11 Dec 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 15 d | n/a | n/a | $7,048 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Kinloss · WC5 | 25 Dec 2026 | 9 Jan 2027 | 15 d | n/a | n/a | $7,048 |
Shipping lines from Ningbo to Los Angeles
9 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Ningbo to Los Angeles
On Ningbo to Los Angeles the cheapest ocean freight we see is $4,603 for a 20GP, $6,548 for a 40GP and $6,548 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 48 sailings is $8,796; the cheapest is $6,548 and the dearest $15,046. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $8,498 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Ningbo to Los Angeles
59 sailings from Ningbo to Los Angeles carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 25 Dec 2026, 57 of them in the next 30 days.
Scheduled transit is 11 to 22 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ONE, COSCO, Yang Ming, Evergreen and Maersk.
By sea Ningbo to Los Angeles is 5,802 nautical miles, about 17.3 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Ningbo to Los Angeles: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 21 Oct 2026 and 10 Nov 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Ningbo to Los Angeles above: it asks the carriers and forwarders connected to Navo at the moment you search.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Los Angeles?
The lowest price we hold for Ningbo to Los Angeles is $4,603 per 20GP, $6,548 per 40GP and $6,548 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 Ningbo to Los Angeles take?
Carriers schedule 11 to 22 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,802 nm, about 17.3 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Ningbo to Los Angeles?
CMA CGM, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ONE, COSCO, Yang Ming, Evergreen and Maersk 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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