Container Shipping Cost & Rates Calculator [2026] | Freightos

Container Rates Today: Shipping Rates Chart and Prices

Ocean Rates – Freightos Baltic Index (Week of December 21st, 2025):

• Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) rose 8% to $2,127/FEU.
• Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 3% to $3,069/FEU.
• Asia-N. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) rose 11% to $2,707/FEU.
• Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) rose 15% to $3,850/FEU.

Ocean Freight Rates and Trends

Transpacific ocean rates continued their Q4 pattern of ups and downs, with Asia–US West Coast prices increasing 8% last week to about $2,100/FEU as carriers increased blanked sailings during a low-demand period.

Despite these fluctuations, carriers have achieved residual gains that have kept transpacific rates above the year lows set in early October.

Asia–US East Coast rates decreased 3% last week, though daily rates this week are up by about $300 to more than $3,350/FEU.

Asia–Europe rates continued to rise, supported by more disciplined capacity management and reports of increasing demand tied to an early start to pre-Lunar New Year orders.

Continued Red Sea diversions are contributing to the early start of pre-Lunar New Year shipping, as shippers seek to avoid longer post-holiday transit delays.

Air Cargo Freight Rates and Trends

Air cargo demand patterns have shifted following changes to US de minimis rules, with China–US e-commerce air shipments reportedly dropping by up to 50% since the exemption was eliminated for China in May.

Following the elimination of de minimis for all countries, some Chinese e-commerce platforms have redirected their focus toward Europe, where import values have recently doubled.

Air Rate Highlights:

• China – N. America: weekly prices fell 7% to $7.47/kg.
• China – N. Europe: weekly prices rose 6% to $3.71/kg.
• N. Europe – N. America: weekly prices decreased 1% to $2.51/kg.

How Much Does It Cost to Ship From China to the United States?

Currently, prices are around $2,100/FEU on the China/Central Asia to North America West Coast route and about $3,350/FEU on the China/Central Asia to North America East Coast route.

20-Foot Container Shipping Costs

• Length: 19.4 ft (5.9 m)
• Width: 7.7 ft (2.35 m)
• Height: 7.9 ft (2.39 m)
• Total cubic capacity: 1,172 cu ft (33.2 m3)
• Payload capacity: 55,126.9 lbs (25,000 kg)
• Accommodates 9-10 standard pallets

40-Foot Container Shipping Costs

• Length: 39.5 ft (12.03 m)
• Width: 7.7 ft (2.35 m)
• Height: 7.9 ft (2.39 m)
• Total cubic capacity: 2,389 cu ft (67.7 m3)
• Payload capacity: 61,200 lbs (27,600 kg)
• Accommodates 20-21 standard pallets
• Typically costs just 20-25% more than a 20-foot container

How Are Container Shipping Prices Calculated?

Container shipping rates are determined by:

• Form of the cargo
• Mode of transport
• Weight of goods
• Distance and popularity of the delivery destination

Surcharges to expect:

• Fuel adjustments (BAF)
• Peak season fees (PSS)
• Terminal handling charges (THC)
• Currency adjustment factors (CAF)

Total shipping cost includes:

• Pickup from origin
• Export documentation
• Origin terminal handling
• Ocean leg
• Import customs
• Destination terminal handling
• Final delivery

Container Shipping Calculator FAQ

Can I compare shipping costs to multiple destinations? Yes, the Freightos Marketplace makes it easy to compare shipping costs across different destinations.

What charges are included in a Freightos quote? Main freight services, documentation, fuel and security surcharges, handling charges, and standard pickup/delivery fees. Excludes Platform Fee, disbursement fees, and actual duties/taxes.

Are customs clearance charges included? Customs brokerage can be added on the platform. For US-bound shipments, Clearit USA handles these services.

What happens if shipment dimensions change after booking? The freight forwarder will confirm new details and any additional charges on the platform.