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Freight rates from Xiamen to Charleston.

FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Xiamen (CNXMN) to Charleston (USCHS), 24 to 55 days in transit. Prices as of 26 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.

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20GP from$8,626lowest seen, USD
40GP from$11,434lowest seen, USD
40HC from$11,434lowest seen, USD
Transit24-55 dscheduled, port to port

Container shipping cost Xiamen to Charleston

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.

ContainerSourceFromMedianBasis
20GPNavo Rates$8,626$10,38620 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026
40GPNavo Rates$11,434$12,34620 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026
40HCNavo Rates$11,434$12,34620 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026

Source: Navo Rates, 20 priced sailings updated 9 Oct 2026 to 26 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.

Freight rates from Xiamen to Charleston 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.

Sea FCLFull container load20GP from $8,62640GP from $11,43440HC from $11,434Per container, port to portSea LCLLess than container loadest. $430 to $5901,000 kg / 2 cbm, port to port. Indicative estimate, not bookable: Navo Rates tariffAir freightGeneral cargoest. $3,380 to $3,930500 kg / 3 cbm, airport to airport. Indicative estimate, not bookable: same origin country and destination region, 36 comparable lanes

Other shipping types

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 Xiamen to Charleston

Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.

CarrierDepartsArrivesTransit20GP40GP40HC
Hapag-LloydMaersk Edirne · SE526 Nov 202619 Jan 202755 d · via$8,626$11,434$11,434
ONE14 Nov 202624 Dec 202640 d · via$10,305$11,750$11,750
ONE21 Nov 202631 Dec 202640 d · via$10,305$11,750$11,750
CMA CGMCma Cgm Fort James · CPNW/CBX13 Nov 202631 Dec 202648 d · via$10,216$12,046$12,046
CMA CGMLotus A · CPNW/CBX27 Nov 202612 Jan 202746 d · via$10,216$12,046$12,046
CMA CGMOocl Egypt · SAX16 Nov 202622 Dec 202636 d$10,316$12,146$12,146
CMA CGMOocl Lilac · SAX23 Nov 202629 Dec 202636 d$10,316$12,146$12,146
MSC15 Nov 202625 Dec 202640 d$9,751$12,191$12,191

Shipping lines from Xiamen to Charleston

7 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.

CarrierSailingsFastest20GP40GP40HC
CMA CGM935 d$10,216$12,046$12,046
Evergreen426 d$10,208$12,643$12,643
MSC236 d$9,751$12,191$12,191
ONE240 d$10,305$11,750$11,750
COSCO136 d$11,476$12,813$12,813
Hapag-Lloyd155 d$8,626$11,434$11,434
OOCL124 d$12,113$13,460$13,460

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Route, distance and time

10,684 nm via Panama Canal, 31.8 days at sea. Route map, Red Sea alternative and ECA waters.

Shipping route Xiamen to Charleston

Container shipping cost from Xiamen to Charleston

The lowest container shipping cost from Xiamen to Charleston we have on record is $8,626 for a 20GP, $11,434 for a 40GP and $11,434 for a 40HC.

The median 40ft price over 20 sailings is $12,346; the cheapest is $11,434 and the dearest $13,575. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $2,141 per box.

Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.

Shipping from Xiamen to Charleston

20 sailings from Xiamen to Charleston carry a published price between 12 Nov 2026 and 27 Nov 2026.

Scheduled transit is 24 to 55 days port to port; 9 of the 20 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.

Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Evergreen, MSC, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL.

By sea Xiamen to Charleston is 10,684 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 31.8 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.

Freight rates from Xiamen to Charleston: where the numbers come from

Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 9 Oct 2026 and 26 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 Xiamen to Charleston 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 Xiamen to Charleston?

The lowest price we hold for Xiamen to Charleston is $8,626 per 20GP, $11,434 per 40GP and $11,434 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 Xiamen to Charleston take?

Carriers schedule 24 to 55 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,684 nm, about 31.8 days at 14 knots without port calls.

Which shipping lines sail from Xiamen to Charleston?

CMA CGM, Evergreen, MSC, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL 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: Xiamen to Charleston shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.

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