Track historical ocean freight rates by route, carrier, and container type to monitor market movements, compare shipping options, and support apparel sourcing and logistics planning.
Haiphong, Vietnam → Los Angeles / Long Beach, USA
September 2026 Ocean Freight Rates
| Carrier | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC | 45HC | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA | $6,355 | $7,868 | $7,868 | $9,985 | Direct ~25 days |
| ONE | $6,155 | $7,868 | $7,868 | $8,368 | Direct ~18–19 days |
| HMM | $6,368 | $7,955 | $7,955 | $8,455 | Direct ~18–19 days |
| COSCO | $6,325 | $7,898 | $7,898 | $9,998 | Direct ~19 days |
| ZIM | $6,845 | $8,468 | $8,468 | $10,668 | Direct ~19 days |
| Wanhai | $4,568 | $5,689 | $5,689 | — | Transit ~23 days |
Rate Notes — September 2026Rates valid through Sep,30, 2026.Subject to ISPS fee of $15 per container, THC, seal, B/L, T/R, and AMS fees. Rates are provided for historical market reference and may be subject to additional local or operational charges.
May 2026 Ocean Freight Rates
| Carrier | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC | 45HC | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA | $2,865 | $3,568 | $3,568 | $4,985 | Direct ~18 days |
| COSCO / OOCL | $2,555 | $3,185 | $3,185 | $4,055 | Direct ~18 days |
| Hyundai | $2,308 | $2,885 | $2,885 | $3,235 | Direct ~17 days |
| ONE | $2,298 | $2,855 | $2,855 | $3,215 | Direct ~17 days |
| Wanhai | $1,998 | $2,468 | $2,468 | — | Direct / Transit ~23 days |
| ZIM Fast | $2,868 | $3,568 | $3,568 | $4,525 | Direct ~17 days |
| ZIM Expedite | $3,655 | $4,568 | $4,568 | $5,785 | Transit ~17 days |
| YML | $2,285 | $2,855 | $2,855 | — | Direct ~17 days |
Rate Notes — May 2026
Rates valid through May 14, 2026. Subject to ISPS and local charges at both origin and destination. Destination container maintenance fee: $20 per 20'DC and $40 per 40'HC.
March 2026 Ocean Freight Rates
| Carrier | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC | 45HC | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA | $1,925 | $2,398 | $2,398 | $3,068 | ~24 days |
| Hyundai | $1,935 | $2,425 | $2,425 | $2,775 | ~21 days |
| COSCO | $1,898 | $2,368 | $2,368 | $2,998 | ~22 days |
| ONE | $1,935 | $2,435 | $2,435 | $2,785 | Direct ~17 days |
| Wanhai | $1,898 | $2,368 | $2,368 | $2,668 | ~23 days |
| ZIM | $2,185 | $2,699 | $2,699 | $3,425 | ~17 days |
Rate Notes — March 2026
Rates valid through March 31, 2026. Subject to ISPS, THC, seal, AMS, B/L, T/R fee, and local charges at destination.
December 2025 Ocean Freight Rates
| Carrier | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC | 45HC | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA | $1,568 | $1,785 | $1,785 | $2,285 | ~27 days |
| Hyundai | $1,525 | $1,885 | $1,885 | $2,355 | ~18–21 days |
| ONE | $1,668 | $2,068 | $2,068 | $2,568 | ~19/23 days |
| KMTC | $1,168 | $1,398 | $1,398 | — | ~28 days |
| Wanhai | $1,268 | $1,568 | $1,568 | — | ~23 days |
| ZIM Fast | $1,985 | $2,468 | $2,468 | $3,125 | ~17 days |
| EMC | $1,735 | $2,155 | $2,155 | $2,745 | ~23 days |
| YML | $1,525 | $1,895 | $1,895 | — | ~19/23 days |
| Maersk | $1,185 | $1,395 | $1,395 | — | ~23 days |
Rate Notes — December 2025
Rates valid through December 14, 2025. LCL rate: $12/CBM, subject to EBS at origin of $4/CBM and DDC of $28.10/CBM, plus local charges at both origin and destination. Destination container maintenance fee: $20 per 20'DC and $40 per 40'HC.
October 2025 Ocean Freight Rates
| Carrier | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC | 45HC | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA | $1,345 | $1,668 | $1,668 | $2,125 | ~27 days |
| Hyundai | $1,268 | $1,585 | $1,585 | $2,085 | ~18–21 days |
| ONE | $1,195 | $1,468 | $1,468 | $1,968 | ~19/23 days |
| KMTC | $1,198 | $1,498 | $1,498 | — | ~27–32 days |
| Wanhai | $1,165 | $1,425 | $1,425 | — | ~23 days |
| ZIM Fast | $1,835 | $2,285 | $2,285 | $2,895 | ~17 days |
| ZIM Express | $2,868 | $3,325 | $3,325 | $3,945 | ~17 days |
| YML | $1,195 | $1,455 | $1,455 | — | ~19/23 days |
| Maersk | $1,125 | $1,368 | $1,368 | — | ~27 days |
Rate Notes — October 2025
Rates valid through October 14, 2025.
Freight Rate Trend Summary
| Carrier | Oct 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | May 2026 | Sep 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | $1,468 | $2,068 | $2,435 | $2,855 | $7,868 |
| Wanhai | $1,425 | $1,568 | $2,368 | $2,468 | $5,689 |
Market Observation
Freight rates increased sharply between May and September 2026 on the Haiphong–Los Angeles/Long Beach route. ONE’s 40HC rate rose from $2,855 to $7,868, while Wanhai increased from $2,468 to $5,689. The size of the increase highlights how quickly ocean freight conditions can change and reinforces the importance of reviewing current carrier options before finalizing apparel shipping and landed-cost assumptions.
Data Source & Disclaimer
Freight rates shown in this tracker are compiled from general market rate updates distributed by freight and logistics providers. Rates are provided for historical reference and market comparison purposes only. Actual freight costs may vary by booking date, carrier, equipment availability, routing, surcharges, local charges, and other shipping conditions.