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

New York to Southampton summary.

Freight rate data last updated: 27 October 2026 — 02:01 UK time

Key route data

  • Origin Port: Port of New York
  • Destination Port: Port of Southampton
  • Country Pair: United States to United Kingdom
  • Typical Transit Time: 11–65 days
  • Container Types: 20ft, 40ft, 40HC
  • Price Updates: Daily

Route summary

New York to Southampton is a major transatlantic shipping corridor connecting the US East Coast to one of the UK’s largest deepwater ports. Southampton handles significant volumes of automotive, retail and general cargo, making it a popular destination for US imports into southern England. Multiple carriers offer regular services on this route with competitive transit times.

TYPICAL SHIPPING COST SUMMARY

Shipping containers from New York to Southampton is an important trade corridor linking exporters in USA with UK importers. Typical transit times for this route generally range between 9–13 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
2026-10-27 20ft £1,123 20 £2,301 13 £3,709 21 Live Bespoke quote
2026-10-27 40ft £1,189 20 £2,682 13 £3,899 21 Live Bespoke quote
2026-10-27 40HC £1,189 20 £2,766 13 £3,910 14 Live Bespoke quote

Pricing history — last 14 days

Date: 2026-10-26
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-26 20ft £1,123 20 £1,409 13 £3,709 21
2026-10-26 40ft £1,189 20 £1,430 13 £3,910 14
2026-10-26 40HC £1,189 20 £1,430 13 £3,910 14
Date: 2026-10-25
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-25 20ft £1,127 18 £1,655 11 £3,717 21
2026-10-25 40ft £1,193 18 £2,121 11 £3,919 14
2026-10-25 40HC £1,193 18 £2,121 11 £3,919 14
Date: 2026-10-24
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-24 20ft £1,127 18 £1,655 11 £3,717 19
2026-10-24 40ft £1,193 18 £2,121 11 £3,919 12
2026-10-24 40HC £1,193 18 £2,121 11 £3,919 12
Date: 2026-10-23
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-23 20ft £1,127 18 £1,655 11 £3,717 19
2026-10-23 40ft £1,193 18 £2,121 11 £3,919 12
2026-10-23 40HC £1,193 18 £2,121 11 £3,919 12
Date: 2026-10-22
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-22 20ft £1,127 18 £1,655 11 £3,717 19
2026-10-22 40ft £1,193 18 £2,121 11 £3,919 12
2026-10-22 40HC £1,193 18 £2,121 11 £3,919 12
Date: 2026-10-21
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-21 20ft £1,127 19 £1,655 12 £3,717 20
2026-10-21 40ft £1,193 19 £2,121 12 £3,919 13
2026-10-21 40HC £1,193 19 £2,121 12 £3,919 13
Date: 2026-10-20
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-20 20ft £1,127 20 £1,655 13 £3,780 21
2026-10-20 40ft £1,193 20 £2,121 13 £4,035 21
2026-10-20 40HC £1,193 20 £2,121 13 £4,035 21
Date: 2026-10-19
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-19 20ft £1,781 20 £2,067 13 £3,867 21
2026-10-19 40ft £1,193 20 £1,434 13 £4,122 21
2026-10-19 40HC £1,193 20 £1,434 13 £4,122 21
Date: 2026-10-18
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-18 20ft £1,134 18 £1,666 11 £3,886 21
2026-10-18 40ft £1,201 18 £2,135 11 £4,142 21
2026-10-18 40HC £1,201 18 £2,135 11 £4,142 21
Date: 2026-10-17
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-17 20ft £1,134 18 £1,666 11 £3,886 19
2026-10-17 40ft £1,201 18 £2,135 11 £4,142 19
2026-10-17 40HC £1,201 18 £2,135 11 £4,142 19
Date: 2026-10-16
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-16 20ft £1,134 18 £1,666 11 £3,886 19
2026-10-16 40ft £1,201 18 £2,135 11 £4,142 19
2026-10-16 40HC £1,201 18 £2,135 11 £4,142 19
Date: 2026-10-15
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-15 20ft £1,134 18 £1,666 11 £3,886 19
2026-10-15 40ft £1,201 18 £2,135 11 £4,142 19
2026-10-15 40HC £1,201 18 £2,135 11 £4,142 19
Date: 2026-10-14
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-14 20ft £1,134 19 £1,666 12 £3,886 20
2026-10-14 40ft £1,201 19 £2,135 12 £4,142 20
2026-10-14 40HC £1,201 19 £2,135 12 £4,142 20
Showing historical snapshots per-date (latest date 2026-10-27 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 11-65 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 New York to Southampton?

Typical transit times range between 11–65 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 daily 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

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