Charleston to Southampton Container Shipping Rates (20ft, 40ft & 40HC)

Charleston to Southampton summary.

Freight rate data last updated: 5 May 2026 — 08:50 UK time

Key route data

  • Origin Port: USCHS
  • Destination Port: Port of Southampton
  • Country Pair: United States to United Kingdom
  • Typical Transit Time: 17–46 days
  • Container Types: 20ft, 40ft, 40HC
  • Price Updates: 3 times per day

Route summary

Typical route description for Charleston → Southampton.

TYPICAL SHIPPING COST SUMMARY

Shipping containers from Charleston to Southampton is an important trade corridor linking exporters in USA with UK importers. Typical transit times for this route generally range between 11–17 days depending on the shipping line, routing and port rotation. This corridor is commonly used by UK businesses importing manufactured goods, industrial equipment, consumer products and commercial cargo.

Live rates table

Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days Book
2026-05-05 20ft £1,001 23 £1,641 17 £99,991 43 Live Bespoke quote
2026-05-05 40ft £1,032 43 £1,707 17 £99,551 43 Live Bespoke quote
2026-05-05 40HC £1,032 43 £1,707 17 £99,551 43 Live Bespoke quote

Pricing history — last 14 days

Date: 2026-05-04
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-05-04 20ft £1,001 23 £1,443 17 £99,991 43
2026-05-04 40ft £1,032 43 £1,484 17 £99,551 43
2026-05-04 40HC £1,032 43 £1,484 17 £99,551 43
Date: 2026-05-03
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-05-03 20ft £1,001 23 £1,837 17 £98,774 23
2026-05-03 40ft £1,035 43 £1,903 17 £99,867 43
2026-05-03 40HC £1,035 43 £1,903 17 £99,867 43
Date: 2026-05-02
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-05-02 20ft £1,001 23 £1,837 17 £98,774 23
2026-05-02 40ft £1,035 44 £1,513 17 £99,867 44
2026-05-02 40HC £1,035 44 £1,513 17 £99,867 44
Date: 2026-05-01
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-05-01 20ft £1,003 45 £1,116 17 £99,437 24
2026-05-01 40ft £1,035 45 £1,513 17 £99,867 45
2026-05-01 40HC £1,035 45 £1,513 17 £99,867 45
Date: 2026-04-30
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-04-30 20ft — — — — — —
2026-04-30 40ft — — — — — —
2026-04-30 40HC — — — — — —
Date: 2026-04-29
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-04-29 20ft — — — — — —
2026-04-29 40ft — — — — — —
2026-04-29 40HC — — — — — —
Date: 2026-04-28
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-04-28 20ft — — — — — —
2026-04-28 40ft — — — — — —
2026-04-28 40HC — — — — — —
Date: 2026-04-27
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-04-27 20ft — — — — — —
2026-04-27 40ft — — — — — —
2026-04-27 40HC — — — — — —
Date: 2026-04-26
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-04-26 20ft — — — — — —
2026-04-26 40ft — — — — — —
2026-04-26 40HC — — — — — —
Date: 2026-04-25
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-04-25 20ft — — — — — —
2026-04-25 40ft — — — — — —
2026-04-25 40HC — — — — — —
Date: 2026-04-24
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-04-24 20ft — — — — — —
2026-04-24 40ft — — — — — —
2026-04-24 40HC — — — — — —
Date: 2026-04-23
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-04-23 20ft — — — — — —
2026-04-23 40ft — — — — — —
2026-04-23 40HC — — — — — —
Date: 2026-04-22
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-04-22 20ft — — — — — —
2026-04-22 40ft — — — — — —
2026-04-22 40HC — — — — — —
Showing historical snapshots per-date (latest date 2026-05-05 is in the Live rates table and excluded here).

Main shipping lines operating on this route

Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen Line, ONE (Ocean Network Express)

Typical sailing frequency

Weekly container services operate on this corridor with multiple departures available through global carrier alliances depending on routing and port rotation.

Container shipping from United States to the United Kingdom

United States is an important trading partner for United Kingdom importers. Containerised cargo regularly moves between major export ports and UK container gateways including Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway. Typical transit times between China and the UK generally fall between 17-46 days depending on the shipping route and carrier schedule.

UK destinations served by this route

Containers arriving in Southampton are commonly distributed throughout the United Kingdom via road and rail freight networks. Importers frequently deliver cargo to logistics hubs in London and the South East, the Midlands distribution corridor, Northern England logistics centres such as Manchester and Leeds, and Scottish distribution hubs.

Frequently asked questions

How long does shipping take from USCHS to Southampton?

Typical transit times range between 17–46 days depending on carrier routing and sailing schedule.

What is the cost of shipping a container on this route?

Container prices vary depending on carrier capacity, seasonal demand, fuel costs and shipping schedules. The live price table on this page shows the most recent container rates.

Are prices updated regularly?

Yes. Freight rates on Global Trade Rates are updated three times per day using live carrier pricing data.

How reliable are the rates shown on this website?

Rates shown are actual, live and bookable, subject to carrier availability, routing and final booking confirmation.

FX SUPPORT CTA

Importing goods on this route and paying overseas suppliers in foreign currency? Request live indicative FX support based on your shipment value. Link: Chartwell International

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