How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Container in 2026? Current Rates by Route
How much does it cost to ship a container in 2026? Drewry's latest benchmark puts a 40ft Shanghai–New York spot rate at $9,587, Shanghai–Los Angeles at $7,185, Shanghai–Rotterdam at $4,092 and Shanghai–Genoa at $4,368. Tide Signal explains what those numbers actually include, why US and Europe routes are moving in opposite directions, and why the final door-to-door bill can be very different.
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