Container rates
in plain numbers

Starting prices for ocean, air and road freight. Every quote lists each fee on its own line, so you know the full cost before you book.

SVRU 410533
1
LCL from
$68

Price a whole box

Starting prices per box, port to port from Shanghai to Los Angeles. The box is yours alone, sealed at your dock.

SVRU 220186 6
22G1 · General purpose

20 ft Standard

Best for heavy, dense cargo such as tiles, metal and paper.

Inside (L × W × H)

5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m

Volume

33 m³

Max payload

28,200 kg

Pallets (up to)

10 standard
From
$1,850
/ box

Includes ocean freight and port fees at origin.

SVRU 410533 1
42G1 · General purpose

40 ft Standard

Best for most general cargo, such as furniture and retail goods.

Inside (L × W × H)

12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m

Volume

67 m³

Max payload

26,700 kg

Pallets (up to)

20 standard
From
$2,900
/ box

Includes ocean freight and port fees at origin.

SVRU 450274 5
45G1 · High cube

40 ft High Cube

Best for light, bulky cargo such as foam, apparel and parcels.

Inside (L × W × H)

12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m

Volume

76 m³

Max payload

26,500 kg

Pallets (up to)

24 standard
From
$3,150
/ box

Includes ocean freight and port fees at origin.

In the box price

Priced per job

Shared boxes.
Air. Road.

Not every load needs a full box. These are our starting prices for shared ocean, air and road freight.

LCL

Shared container (LCL)

From
$68
/ m³

Port to port, Shanghai to Los Angeles. Minimum charge of 1 m³.

AIR-02

Air freight

From
$4.80
/ kg

Airport to airport, Shanghai to Chicago, for shipments of 100 kg and up.

RD-03

Road freight (FTL)

From
$2.35
/ mile

Full truckload in a 53 ft dry van, on U.S. lanes. Part loads (LTL) from $95 per pallet.

What changes
your price

Two loads on the same lane can cost different amounts. These six things make the difference, and your quote shows each one.

01

Route

Busy lanes with many sailings cost less. Small ports and extra transfers cost more.

02

Season

Rates rise before peak season and before Lunar New Year. Book early to hold your space.

03

Weight and volume

We charge by weight or by space, whichever is larger. Air freight uses volume weight.

04

Cargo type

Dangerous, fragile, chilled or oversize cargo needs special boxes and extra care.

05

Services added

Pickup, customs, insurance, storage and delivery each have their own line.

06

Fuel

Carriers change fuel charges each month. We show fuel on its own line, never hidden.

Starting prices
on main routes

Starting prices per box for general cargo, port to port. Your quote gives the exact price for your cargo and dates.

Lane
Route
20 ft box
40 ft box
CNSHA
USLAX
Route
Shanghai to Los Angeles

Ocean

20 ft box
$1,850
40 ft box
$2,900
CNSHA
USCHI
Route
Shanghai to Chicago

Ocean and rail

20 ft box
$2,640
40 ft box
$3,780
NLRTM
USCHI
Route
Rotterdam to Chicago

Ocean and rail

20 ft box
$2,180
40 ft box
$3,360
SGSIN
AEJEA
Route
Singapore to Jebel Ali

Ocean

20 ft box
$1,120
40 ft box
$1,940
USCHI
BRSSZ
Route
Chicago to Santos

Ocean

20 ft box
$2,460
40 ft box
$3,520

Need a lane that is not on the list? We quote any port pair.

Questions
about price

Straight answers on fees, quotes and payment. Want a rate for your own lane? Talk to a coordinator.

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Daniel Ortiz

Freight coordinator.
Call +1 (312) 555-0148

Are there any hidden fees?

No. Every quote lists each fee on its own line: freight, fuel, port fees, customs and delivery. The price you accept is the price you pay, unless the cargo details change.

The rates on this page are starting prices for general cargo on one lane. Your price depends on your route, dates, cargo and the services you add.

Ocean quotes are valid until the end of the month, because carriers change their rates monthly. Air and road quotes are valid for 7 days.

Yes. If you ship at least one container a month, we can fix your rate for a quarter or for a full year. Ask your coordinator for an offer.

We send one invoice per shipment, or one invoice a month for regular shippers. You can pay by bank transfer or card. Credit terms are open to approved accounts.

Get your exact
price today

Send your route, cargo and dates. We reply with a full price, line by line, within one business day.

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