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United StatesFreight rates from Shanghai to Oakland.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Oakland (USOAK), 19 to 29 days in transit. Prices as of 28 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Oakland
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Oakland
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 | $4,841 | $7,186 | 15 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $6,548 | $8,446 | 15 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $6,548 | $8,446 | 11 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 15 priced sailings updated 16 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Oakland 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 Oakland
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapag-LloydGeorg Maersk · WC2 | 16 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Hapag-LloydGudrun Maersk · WC2 | 5 Dec 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
 HMMHmm Nuri · PS6 | 15 Nov 2026 | 14 Dec 2026 | 29 d | $6,665 | $7,401 | n/a |
| HMMHmm Nuri · PS6 | 14 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 28 d | $6,702 | $7,442 | n/a |
| HMMHmm Hanul · PS6 | 22 Nov 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | 27 d | $6,702 | $7,442 | n/a |
| HMMYm Upsurgence · PS4 | 13 Nov 2026 | 4 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $6,709 | $7,450 | n/a |
 CMA CGMErving · MTE | 13 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 20 d | $6,931 | $8,146 | $8,146 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Jean Gabriel · MTE | 24 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 19 d | $7,186 | $8,446 | $8,446 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Oakland
3 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 9 | 19 d | $6,931 | $8,146 | $8,146 |
| HMM | 4 | 21 d | $6,665 | $7,401 | n/a |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 2 | 24 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Oakland
Shipping a container from Shanghai to Oakland starts at $4,841 for a 20GP, $6,548 for a 40GP and $6,548 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
The median 40ft price over 11 sailings is $8,446; the cheapest is $6,548 and the dearest $8,746. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $2,198 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Shanghai to Oakland
15 sailings from Shanghai to Oakland carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 8 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 19 to 29 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, HMM and Hapag-Lloyd.
By sea Shanghai to Oakland is 5,415 nautical miles, about 16.1 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 Oakland: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 16 Oct 2026 and 28 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Shanghai to Oakland 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 Oakland?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Oakland is $4,841 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 Shanghai to Oakland take?
Carriers schedule 19 to 29 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,415 nm, about 16.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Oakland?
CMA CGM, HMM and Hapag-Lloyd 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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More freight rates to Oakland
Haiphong to Oakland40HC from$8,262- Ningbo to Oakland40HC from$6,505
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- Qingdao to Oakland40HC from$6,548
- Xiamen to Oakland40HC from$8,446
Port Klang to Oakland40HC from$6,540
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All lanes: freight rates by country, China to United States, from China, to United States. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Oakland shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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