Savannah to Felixstowe Container Shipping Rates (20ft, 40ft & 40HC)

Savannah to Felixstowe summary.

Freight rate data last updated: 5 November 2026 — 02:01 UK time

Key route data

  • Origin Port: Port of Savannah
  • Destination Port: Port of Felixstowe
  • Country Pair: United States to United Kingdom
  • Typical Transit Time: 27–48 days
  • Container Types: 20ft, 40ft, 40HC
  • Price Updates: Daily

Route summary

The Port of Savannah is the busiest container port on the US South East coast and a major hub for American agricultural and industrial exports. The Savannah to Felixstowe corridor connects southern US production regions to the UK’s primary container gateway. Services route via transatlantic carrier networks with several weekly departures available.

TYPICAL SHIPPING COST SUMMARY

Shipping containers from Savannah to Felixstowe is an important trade corridor linking exporters in USA with UK importers. Typical transit times for this route generally range between 12–18 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
2026-11-05 20ft £1,053 45 £2,086 45 £3,272 46 Live Bespoke quote
2026-11-05 40ft £1,183 45 £2,510 45 £3,735 46 Live Bespoke quote
2026-11-05 40HC £1,183 45 £2,510 45 £3,735 46 Live Bespoke quote

Pricing history — last 14 days

Date: 2026-11-04
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-11-04 20ft £1,053 46 £1,168 46 £3,272 47
2026-11-04 40ft £1,183 46 £1,298 46 £3,735 47
2026-11-04 40HC £1,183 46 £1,298 46 £3,735 47
Date: 2026-11-03
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-11-03 20ft £1,053 47 £1,168 47 £3,272 48
2026-11-03 40ft £1,183 47 £1,298 47 £3,735 48
2026-11-03 40HC £1,183 47 £1,298 47 £3,735 48
Date: 2026-11-02
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-11-02 20ft £1,053 43 £1,053 43 £3,234 44
2026-11-02 40ft £1,183 43 £1,183 43 £3,697 44
2026-11-02 40HC £1,183 43 £1,183 43 £3,697 44
Date: 2026-11-01
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-11-01 20ft £1,055 43 £1,170 43 £3,275 44
2026-11-01 40ft £1,185 43 £1,300 43 £3,739 44
2026-11-01 40HC £1,185 43 £1,300 43 £3,739 44
Date: 2026-10-31
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-31 20ft £1,055 43 £1,170 43 £3,275 44
2026-10-31 40ft £1,185 43 £1,185 43 £3,739 44
2026-10-31 40HC £1,185 43 £1,185 43 £3,739 44
Date: 2026-10-30
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-30 20ft £1,029 44 £1,145 44 £3,275 45
2026-10-30 40ft £1,134 44 £1,250 44 £3,739 45
2026-10-30 40HC £1,134 44 £1,250 44 £3,739 45
Date: 2026-10-29
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-29 20ft £1,029 45 £1,145 45 £3,275 46
2026-10-29 40ft £1,134 45 £1,250 45 £3,739 46
2026-10-29 40HC £1,134 45 £1,250 45 £3,739 46
Date: 2026-10-28
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-28 20ft £1,029 46 £1,145 46 £3,275 47
2026-10-28 40ft £1,134 46 £1,250 46 £3,739 47
2026-10-28 40HC £1,134 46 £1,250 46 £3,739 47
Date: 2026-10-27
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-27 20ft £1,029 47 £1,145 47 £3,275 48
2026-10-27 40ft £1,134 47 £1,250 47 £3,739 48
2026-10-27 40HC £1,134 47 £1,250 47 £3,739 48
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 £1,029 43 £1,145 43 £2,587 44
2026-10-26 40ft £1,134 43 £1,250 43 £2,762 44
2026-10-26 40HC £1,134 43 £1,250 43 £2,762 44
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 £1,033 43 £1,149 43 £2,591 44
2026-10-25 40ft £1,138 43 £1,254 43 £2,767 44
2026-10-25 40HC £1,138 43 £1,254 43 £2,767 44
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 £1,033 43 £1,149 43 £2,591 44
2026-10-24 40ft £1,138 43 £1,254 43 £2,767 44
2026-10-24 40HC £1,138 43 £1,254 43 £2,767 44
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 £1,033 44 £1,149 44 £2,591 45
2026-10-23 40ft £1,138 44 £1,254 44 £2,767 45
2026-10-23 40HC £1,138 44 £1,254 44 £2,767 45
Showing historical snapshots per-date (latest date 2026-11-05 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 27-48 days depending on the shipping route and carrier schedule.

UK destinations served by this route

Containers arriving in Felixstowe 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 Savannah to Felixstowe?

Typical transit times range between 27–48 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 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.

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