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United StatesFreight rates from Laem Chabang to Houston.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Laem Chabang (THLCH) to Houston (USHOU), 37 to 65 days in transit. Prices as of 10 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Laem Chabang 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 | $9,456 | $9,753 | 42 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $11,846 | $12,008 | 42 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $11,846 | $12,383 | 42 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 42 priced sailings updated 20 Sep 2026 to 10 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Laem Chabang 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.
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Cheapest upcoming sailings Laem Chabang 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CMA CGMLan Hai Chang An · TVI/PEX3 | 13 Nov 2026 | 7 Jan 2027 | 55 d · via | $9,456 | $11,846 | $11,846 |
 ONEOne Focus · MS2 | 12 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 44 d | $10,077 | $11,847 | $11,847 |
| ONEYm Wind · MS2 | 20 Nov 2026 | 3 Jan 2027 | 44 d | $10,077 | $11,847 | $11,847 |
| ONEYm Totality · MS2 | 26 Nov 2026 | 11 Jan 2027 | 46 d | $10,077 | $11,847 | $11,847 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Escurial · LCXPCNC/PEX3 | 14 Nov 2026 | 7 Jan 2027 | 54 d · via | $9,956 | $12,346 | $12,346 |
| CMA CGMLan Hai Chang An · TVI/PEX3 | 14 Nov 2026 | 7 Jan 2027 | 54 d · via | $9,956 | $12,346 | $12,346 |
 ZIMMsc Vittoria · Z7S | 12 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 39 d · via | $9,753 | $12,008 | $12,383 |
| ZIMZhong Gu 6 · SKV | 12 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 40 d · via | $9,753 | $12,008 | $12,383 |
Container shipping cost from Laem Chabang to Houston
Shipping a container from Laem Chabang to Houston starts at $9,456 for a 20GP, $11,846 for a 40GP and $11,846 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
Across 42 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $11,846 to $12,946, with a median of $12,383. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 9% 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 Laem Chabang to Houston
Carriers list 42 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 12 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 37 to 65 days port to port; 3 of the 42 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ZIM, CMA CGM and ONE.
By sea Laem Chabang to Houston is 12,284 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 36.6 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Laem Chabang 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Laem Chabang 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 Laem Chabang to Houston?
The lowest price we hold for Laem Chabang to Houston is $9,456 per 20GP, $11,846 per 40GP and $11,846 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 Laem Chabang to Houston take?
Carriers schedule 37 to 65 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 12,284 nm, about 36.6 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Laem Chabang to Houston?
ZIM, CMA CGM and ONE 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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