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United StatesFreight rates from Shanghai to Houston.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Houston (USHOU), 20 to 59 days in transit. Prices as of 10 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Houston
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Houston
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 | $7,351 | $9,924 | 67 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $8,830 | $11,908 | 67 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $8,883 | $12,283 | 67 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $8,457 | $11,650 | 118 quotes, 5 Nov 2026 to 6 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $11,900 | · | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Source: Navo Rates, 67 priced sailings updated 20 Sep 2026 to 10 Nov 2026, plus searches on this lane 5 Nov 2026 to 6 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Houston 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 Shanghai to Houston
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MaerskMaersk Sana · TP15 | 14 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 38 d | $7,589 | $8,830 | $8,883 |
 Hapag-LloydGsl Grania · US3 | 19 Nov 2026 | 29 Dec 2026 | 39 d | $7,541 | $8,908 | $8,908 |
| Hapag-LloydRdo Brisbane · WC3 | 20 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 32 d · via | $7,541 | $8,908 | $8,908 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Stepnica · WC3 | 25 Nov 2026 | 29 Dec 2026 | 34 d · via | $7,541 | $8,908 | $8,908 |
| Hapag-LloydSan Fernando · US3 | 24 Nov 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | 42 d | $7,711 | $9,108 | $9,108 |
| Hapag-LloydSanta Teresa · WC3 | 1 Dec 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | 35 d · via | $7,711 | $9,108 | $9,108 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Sheerness · WC3 | 12 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 32 d · via | $7,351 | $9,508 | $9,208 |
| Hapag-LloydRdo Brisbane · WC3 | 17 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 34 d · via | $7,591 | $9,508 | $9,508 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Houston
10 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ZIM | 18 | 20 d | $9,300 | $11,250 | $11,625 |
 CMA CGM | 16 | 27 d | $10,046 | $12,546 | $12,546 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 9 | 32 d | $7,351 | $8,908 | $8,908 |
 COSCO | 8 | 29 d | $9,924 | $11,675 | $11,675 |
 Evergreen | 5 | 27 d | $10,440 | $11,600 | $11,600 |
 MSC | 4 | 25 d | $9,502 | $11,769 | $11,769 |
 ONE | 2 | 29 d | $10,077 | $11,847 | $11,847 |
 OOCL | 2 | 34 d | $10,395 | $11,550 | $11,550 |
 Yang Ming | 2 | 34 d | $8,760 | $10,950 | $10,950 |
| Maersk | 1 | 38 d | $7,589 | $8,830 | $8,883 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Houston
The lowest container shipping cost from Shanghai to Houston we have on record is $7,351 for a 20GP, $8,830 for a 40GP and $8,457 for a 40HC.
Across 67 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $8,883 to $13,166, with a median of $12,283. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 48% more on a different sailing.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking. Prices from searches keep the terms the provider quoted, some include local charges or door delivery.
Shipping from Shanghai to Houston
67 sailings from Shanghai to Houston carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 12 Dec 2026, 66 of them in the next 30 days.
Scheduled transit is 20 to 59 days port to port; 47 of the 67 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ZIM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, ONE, OOCL, Yang Ming and Maersk.
By sea Shanghai to Houston is 10,206 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 30.4 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Houston: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 20 Sep 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.
Navo Rates also holds the prices returned to searches on this lane between 5 Nov 2026 and 6 Nov 2026.
Market index figures are regional averages for the trade, not a price from a carrier. They are shown for reference only and cannot be booked.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Shanghai to Houston 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 Shanghai to Houston?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Houston is $7,351 per 20GP, $8,830 per 40GP and $8,457 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 Shanghai to Houston take?
Carriers schedule 20 to 59 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,206 nm, about 30.4 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Houston?
ZIM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, ONE, OOCL, Yang Ming 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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All lanes: freight rates by country, China to United States, from China, to United States. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Houston shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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