Los Angeles to London Gateway Container Shipping Rates (20ft, 40ft & 40HC)

Los Angeles to London Gateway summary.

Freight rate data last updated: 3 May 2026 — 10:26 UK time

Key route data

  • Origin Port: Port of Los Angeles
  • Destination Port: London Gateway
  • Country Pair: United States to United Kingdom
  • Typical Transit Time: 43–48 days
  • Container Types: 20ft, 40ft, 40HC
  • Price Updates: 3 times per day

Route summary

Typical route description for Los Angeles → London Gateway.

TYPICAL SHIPPING COST SUMMARY

Shipping containers from Los Angeles to London Gateway is an important trade corridor linking exporters in USA with UK importers. Typical transit times for this route generally range between 32–42 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
2026-05-03 20ft £2,684 43 £2,691 43 £6,461 44 Live Bespoke quote
2026-05-03 40ft £2,976 43 £3,375 43 £7,194 44 Live Bespoke quote
2026-05-03 40HC £2,976 43 £3,375 43 £7,194 44 Live Bespoke quote

Pricing history — last 14 days

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 £2,684 44 £2,807 44 £6,461 45
2026-05-02 40ft £2,976 44 £5,468 44 £7,194 45
2026-05-02 40HC £2,976 44 £5,468 44 £7,194 45
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 £2,684 45 £2,684 45 £6,461 46
2026-05-01 40ft £2,976 45 £3,375 45 £7,194 46
2026-05-01 40HC £2,976 45 £3,375 45 £7,194 46
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 £2,684 46 £4,465 46 £6,461 47
2026-04-30 40ft £3,375 46 £3,375 46 £7,194 47
2026-04-30 40HC £3,375 46 £3,375 46 £7,194 47
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 £2,614 47 £2,684 47 £6,461 48
2026-04-29 40ft £2,811 47 £3,375 47 £7,194 48
2026-04-29 40HC £2,811 47 £3,375 47 £7,194 48
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 £2,614 43 £2,684 43 £6,461 44
2026-04-28 40ft £2,811 43 £3,012 43 £7,194 44
2026-04-28 40HC £2,811 43 £3,012 43 £7,194 44
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 £2,614 43 £2,614 43 £6,461 44
2026-04-27 40ft £2,811 43 £3,375 43 £7,194 44
2026-04-27 40HC £2,811 43 £3,375 43 £7,194 44
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 £2,618 43 £2,618 43 £6,467 44
2026-04-26 40ft £2,814 43 £3,379 43 £7,202 44
2026-04-26 40HC £2,814 43 £3,379 43 £7,202 44
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 £2,618 44 £2,688 44 £6,467 45
2026-04-25 40ft £2,814 44 £3,581 44 £7,202 45
2026-04-25 40HC £2,814 44 £3,581 44 £7,202 45
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 £2,618 45 £2,694 45 £6,467 46
2026-04-24 40ft £2,814 45 £2,937 45 £7,202 46
2026-04-24 40HC £2,814 45 £2,937 45 £7,202 46
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 £2,618 46 £2,688 46 £6,467 47
2026-04-23 40ft £2,814 46 £3,496 46 £7,202 47
2026-04-23 40HC £2,814 46 £3,496 46 £7,202 47
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 £2,618 47 £2,811 47 £6,467 48
2026-04-22 40ft £2,814 47 £3,379 47 £7,202 48
2026-04-22 40HC £2,814 47 £3,379 47 £7,202 48
Date: 2026-04-21
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-04-21 20ft £2,618 43 £2,741 43 £6,467 44
2026-04-21 40ft £2,814 43 £2,820 43 £7,202 44
2026-04-21 40HC £2,814 43 £2,820 43 £7,202 44
Date: 2026-04-20
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-04-20 20ft £2,618 43 £2,688 43 £6,467 44
2026-04-20 40ft £2,814 43 £3,379 43 £7,202 44
2026-04-20 40HC £2,814 43 £3,379 43 £7,202 44
Showing historical snapshots per-date (latest date 2026-05-03 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 43-48 days depending on the shipping route and carrier schedule.

UK destinations served by this route

Containers arriving in Stanford-le-Hope 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 Los Angeles to Stanford-le-Hope?

Typical transit times range between 43–48 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.

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