Chicago → Ningbo
Chicago, IL, US → Ningbo, Zhejiang, CN · FCL 40'
EquipmentOcean freight30d
20ft$875-7.9%
40ft$9500.0%
40ft HC$9500.0%
Transit · —
30-day direction Flat0.0%7d 0.0%
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Index history · 63 days
Today · $950
range $750–$1,350
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This rate is steady. No more than 3% movement over 30 days. A standard validity window is fine.
A 14-day blended, anonymized market rate across 40' GP and HC equipment. Ocean freight per container, port-to-port, with freight charges (THC, BAF/fuel, PSS and the like) included. B/L fees, D&D and inland are never included. · Updated 02 Oct 2026