FCL 40ft to US omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached · Europe omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached · Middle East omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached LCL omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached. All major destinations, transit times, and surcharges — so you can negotiate instead of guessing.
Forwarders mark up spot quotes by omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached. CargoPass benchmarks help you compare sourced lanes of current benchmarks — China container shipping cost to every major market.
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Ocean Freight · FCL (Full Container Load)
40ft container (FEU) spot and contract benchmarks · Q3 2026 · July 2026 market data
| Route | Spot Rate / FEU | Contract Rate / FEU | WoW | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
China → US West Coast (FCL 40ft) SHA / SZX / NGB → LAX / SEA | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached | ▲ Source required | 14–18 days |
China → US East Coast (FCL 40ft) SHA / SZX → JFK / SAV / CHS | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached | ▲ Source required | 28–35 days |
China → Europe (FCL 40ft) SHA / SZX → RTM / HAM / FXT | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached | ▲ omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached | 28–35 days |
China → Middle East (FCL 40ft) SHA / SZX → DXB / JEA | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached | ▲ omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached | 18–24 days |
* Spot benchmark rates from carrier index data · July 2026 · Base freight only — surcharges add omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached
Ocean Freight · LCL (Less-than-Container Load)
For shipments under ~15 CBM. Above 15 CBM, FCL economics typically win even with a partially filled container.
| Route | Rate / CBM | Terminal Handling (THC) | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| China → US West Coast | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached / shipment | 18–24 days |
| China → US East Coast | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached / shipment | 32–40 days |
| China → Europe (RTM/HAM) | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached / shipment | 32–40 days |
| China → Middle East (DXB) | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached | omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached / shipment | 22–28 days |
Market Context · July 2026
Red Sea Disruption
The Houthi crisis has forced Asia-Europe routes around the Cape of Good Hope, adding 8–12 transit days and omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached in active surcharges. This tightens global vessel supply and pushes up rates across all China trade lanes, not just Europe.
Peak Season Surcharge
Carriers apply a omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached Peak Season Surcharge from July 1 through October for the summer pre-holiday shipping surge. This is standard practice — expect it through Q4 pre-stocking season. Budget it into your landed cost calculations now.
US Tariff Front-Loading
Higher tariffs on Chinese goods have moderated baseline import volumes compared to 2024. However, possible tariff escalations trigger short-term demand surges as importers front-load inventory, creating sharp but temporary spot rate spikes.
Booking Lead Time Leverage
Booking 4–6 weeks ahead consistently delivers omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached lower rates vs last-minute spot. This is the single highest-ROI lever available to China importers. CargoPass benchmarks help compare contract vs spot spreads before you ask a specialist to source live options.
Bunker Adj. Factor (BAF)
omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached
Fuel surcharge, monthly
Terminal Handling (THC)
omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached
Both ends combined
Peak Season Surcharge
omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached
July – October 2026
Port Congestion (PCS)
omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached
Applied selectively
Red Sea / Cape (Asia-EU)
omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached
Europe lanes only
Documentation / B/L
omitted until a named source and asOf date are attached / shipment
Per bill of lading
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