Shanghai to Long Beach Ocean Freight Rate
See the current Gateway Lines ocean freight rate for a full container on the Shanghai to Long Beach lane (CNSHA to USLGB). The rate is our own daily spot rate for full-container, Freight All Kinds cargo; port-to-port transit runs about ~12 days. 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 Shanghai → Long Beach 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.
Shanghai to Long Beach freight FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Long Beach?
The Shanghai to Long Beach ocean freight rate changes weekly with carrier capacity, fuel, and season. The current Gateway Lines rate for a 40-foot high-cube is published above and refreshed every week from live carrier quotes. Open the full details for weekly price history and 20-foot and 40-foot pricing.
How long does ocean shipping take from Shanghai to Long Beach?
Port-to-port transit on this lane is typically ~12 days, before origin and destination handling, drayage, and customs clearance.
What are the port codes for Shanghai and Long Beach?
Shanghai is CNSHA and Long Beach is USLGB (UN/LOCODE). This lane is quoted port to port between CNSHA and USLGB.
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.
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