Shanghai to Louisville shipping rates
In short: the median 40HQ rate from Shanghai to Louisville is USD 11,840, with published quotes ranging USD 11,720–USD 11,960. 1 carrier and 1 forwarder are quoting this lane.
Rate by container type
| Container | Median | Quoted range | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40HQ (40ft high cube) | USD 11,840 | USD 11,720–USD 11,960 | 2 |
20GP, 40GP and 45HQ on this lane are available in the live rate search. Prices are ocean freight only, port to port: origin charges (THC, documentation, booking) and destination charges (THC, clearance, delivery) are excluded.
What is included
| Item | Included in the median? |
|---|---|
| Ocean freight Shanghai → Louisville | Yes |
| Origin THC, documentation, booking fee | No |
| Destination THC, customs clearance, delivery | No |
| Duty, VAT, insurance | No |
How to read this number
The median is the middle value of all published quotes for this lane and container type on 2026-11-04, taken from carriers, space wholesalers and licensed forwarders on the platform. It is a market reference, not a quotation: actual bookings vary with sailing, space availability, cargo weight and contract terms. Every quote in the sample carries a valid-until date and expires automatically, so the sample never mixes stale prices with live ones.
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Next step
Check live FCL and LCL rates for this lane in the rate search, or see firm spot space with fixed price and cut-off in spot bookings. For licensed forwarders on this trade, see the freight forwarder directory.