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Freight rates from Xiamen to Houston.

FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Xiamen (CNXMN) to Houston (USHOU), 20 to 56 days in transit. Prices as of 7 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.

20GP from$7,228lowest seen, USD
40GP from$8,410lowest seen, USD
40HC from$8,460lowest seen, USD
Transit20-56 dscheduled, port to port

Container shipping cost Xiamen 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.

ContainerSourceFromMedianBasis
20GPNavo Rates$7,228$10,04665 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026
40GPNavo Rates$8,410$12,15867 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026
40HCNavo Rates$8,460$12,53366 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026

Source: Navo Rates, 67 priced sailings updated 5 Oct 2026 to 7 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.

Freight rates from Xiamen 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

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 Houston

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

CarrierDepartsArrivesTransit20GP40GP40HC
MaerskSynergy Keelung · ASIA SHUTTLE 1411 Nov 202615 Dec 202634 d · via$7,228$8,410$8,460
Hapag-LloydSynergy Keelung · BS511 Nov 202615 Dec 202633 d · vian/a$11,794$11,794
Hapag-LloydSynergy Busan · BS516 Nov 202622 Dec 202636 d · via$9,420$11,794$11,794
Hapag-LloydOne Splendour · AN218 Nov 20265 Jan 202747 d · via$9,420$11,794$11,794
Hapag-LloydSeaspan Lingue · BS521 Nov 202629 Dec 202638 d · via$9,420$11,794$11,794
Hapag-LloydMsc Virgo · AN226 Nov 202612 Jan 202747 d · via$9,420$11,794$11,794
Hapag-LloydUte · BS528 Nov 20265 Jan 202738 d · via$9,420$11,794$11,794
Hapag-LloydMsc Chiyo · AN22 Dec 202619 Jan 202747 d · vian/a$11,794n/a

Shipping lines from Xiamen to Houston

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

CarrierSailingsFastest20GP40GP40HC
ZIM2829 d$9,873$12,158$12,533
CMA CGM1529 d$9,866$12,246$12,246
Hapag-Lloyd1332 d$9,420$11,794$11,794
COSCO424 d$11,476$12,813$12,813
Evergreen325 d$10,621$11,812$11,812
ONE320 d$10,077$11,847$11,847
Maersk134 d$7,228$8,410$8,460

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Route, distance and time

10,628 nm via Panama Canal, 31.6 days at sea. Route map, Red Sea alternative and ECA waters.

Container shipping cost from Xiamen to Houston

The lowest container shipping cost from Xiamen to Houston we have on record is $7,228 for a 20GP, $8,410 for a 40GP and $8,460 for a 40HC.

The median 40ft price over 66 sailings is $12,533; the cheapest is $8,460 and the dearest $14,375. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $5,915 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 Houston

Carriers list 67 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.

Scheduled transit is 20 to 56 days port to port; 9 of the 67 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.

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

By sea Xiamen to Houston is 10,628 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 31.6 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 Houston: where the numbers come from

Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 5 Oct 2026 and 7 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.

Prices on this page are a snapshot from 7 Nov 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 Xiamen to Houston?

The lowest price we hold for Xiamen to Houston is $7,228 per 20GP, $8,410 per 40GP and $8,460 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 Houston take?

Carriers schedule 20 to 56 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,628 nm, about 31.6 days at 14 knots without port calls.

Which shipping lines sail from Xiamen to Houston?

ZIM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE 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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