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Enter your origin and destination ports, container size, cargo type, and shipping date to get an accurate quote based on current market rates. These calculators also consider seasonal
Online shipping container cost calculators like FreightWise help take the guesswork out of your logistics budget. Enter your origin and destination ports, container size, cargo type, and shipping date to get an accurate quote based on current market rates. These calculators also consider seasonal changes and apply appropriate surcharges.
The fluctuation in container shipping costs is affected by the current issues in the Red Sea. That's the reason, the shipping rates also increase. For the first time since the pandemic, entries of regional traders in transpacific trade have been noticed.
Global container shipping rates are still 46% lower than they were in November last year. Drewry's World Container Index puts the global average price of shipping a 40ft container at $1,859 (USD) for 13 November, 2025.
Beyond basic size differences, specialized equipment costs more. Container shipping costs vary by size. A 20-foot container (20ft or 1 TEU) costs between $1,500 and $5,000, while a 40-foot container (40ft or 2 TEU) costs between $2,500 and $10,000 for most major routes. These are base rates before additional fees.
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