Rotterdam to Los Angeles Ocean Freight Rate
See the current Gateway Lines ocean freight rate for a full container on the Rotterdam to Los Angeles lane (NLRTM to USLAX). The rate is our own daily spot rate for full-container, Freight All Kinds cargo; port-to-port transit runs about varies by sailing. Reveal the rate to see the ship-now price, the month-over-month trend, and the available sailing windows, then book or get contracted pricing from Gateway Lines.
About the Rotterdam → Los Angeles lane
Rates shown are port-to-port for FCL FAK cargo and are confirmed at booking. They exclude customs, duties, drayage, insurance, and other shipment-specific charges unless stated. Gateway Lines is the NVOCC, so these are our own rates rather than a third-party index.
Rotterdam to Los Angeles freight FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Rotterdam to Los Angeles?
The Rotterdam to Los Angeles ocean freight rate changes daily with carrier capacity, fuel, and season. Reveal the lane above for the current Gateway Lines rate per full container (FCL, Freight All Kinds) in 20-foot, 40-foot, and 40-foot high-cube.
How long does ocean shipping take from Rotterdam to Los Angeles?
Port-to-port transit on this lane is typically varies by sailing, before origin and destination handling, drayage, and customs clearance.
What are the port codes for Rotterdam and Los Angeles?
Rotterdam is NLRTM and Los Angeles is USLAX (UN/LOCODE). This lane is quoted port to port between NLRTM and USLAX.
Are these spot or contract rates?
The rate shown is the current one-off spot rate for the soonest sailing. If you ship this lane on dedicated or regular volume, Gateway Lines sets up contracted rates instead, locked to your lanes and meaningfully lower than spot.