Hong Kong
NetherlandsFreight rates from Hong Kong to Rotterdam.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Hong Kong (HKHKG) to Rotterdam (NLRTM), 33 to 58 days in transit. Prices as of 9 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Hong Kong to Rotterdam
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Container shipping cost Hong Kong to Rotterdam
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 | $2,238 | $2,782 | 35 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $3,319 | $4,362 | 39 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $3,319 | $4,362 | 41 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 41 priced sailings updated 5 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Hong Kong to Rotterdam 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 Hong Kong to Rotterdam
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapag-LloydOne Sphere · AN1 | 15 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 49 d · via | n/a | $3,319 | $3,319 |
 OOCLOocl Japan · LL3 | 12 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 43 d | $2,238 | $3,377 | $3,377 |
| OOCLOocl Japan · LL3 | 13 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 42 d | $2,293 | $3,477 | $3,477 |
 EvergreenOocl Japan · NE7 | 12 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 43 d | $2,440 | $3,640 | $3,640 |
| OOCLDummy 1 · PHKG | 13 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 42 d · via | $2,418 | $3,737 | $3,737 |
| Hapag-LloydCap San Maleas · ASE | 18 Nov 2026 | 8 Jan 2027 | 51 d · via | $2,527 | $3,919 | $3,919 |
| Hapag-LloydXiamen Express · AS2 | 21 Nov 2026 | 15 Jan 2027 | 55 d · via | $2,527 | $3,919 | $3,919 |
| Hapag-LloydCap San Artemissio · ASE | 26 Nov 2026 | 15 Jan 2027 | 50 d · via | $2,527 | $3,919 | $3,919 |
Shipping lines from Hong Kong to Rotterdam
4 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ONE | 21 | 33 d | $2,732 | $4,262 | $4,262 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 14 | 44 d | $2,527 | $3,319 | $3,319 |
| OOCL | 5 | 33 d | $2,238 | $3,377 | $3,377 |
| Evergreen | 1 | 43 d | $2,440 | $3,640 | $3,640 |
Container shipping cost from Hong Kong to Rotterdam
On Hong Kong to Rotterdam the cheapest ocean freight we see is $2,238 for a 20GP, $3,319 for a 40GP and $3,319 for a 40HC.
Across 41 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $3,319 to $4,919, with a median of $4,362. 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.
Shipping from Hong Kong to Rotterdam
Carriers list 41 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 33 to 58 days port to port; 3 of the 41 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and Evergreen.
By sea Hong Kong to Rotterdam is 9,814 nautical miles via Strait of Gibraltar, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Suez Canal, about 29.2 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Hong Kong to Rotterdam: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 5 Oct 2026 and 9 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 9 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 Hong Kong to Rotterdam?
The lowest price we hold for Hong Kong to Rotterdam is $2,238 per 20GP, $3,319 per 40GP and $3,319 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 Hong Kong to Rotterdam take?
Carriers schedule 33 to 58 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 9,814 nm, about 29.2 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Hong Kong to Rotterdam?
ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and Evergreen 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, Hong Kong to Netherlands, from Hong Kong, to Netherlands. Distance and transit: Hong Kong to Rotterdam shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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