Ship Ocean Container Freight from Ningbo to New York City
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Ningbo to New York City FCL Container Rates
Compare FCL container rates from Ningbo, China to New York City, United States. Save $200+ per container. We handle FCL ocean freight bookings and drayage from New York City.
20' Container
$2,200
40' Container
$2,600
40' HC Container
$2,600
Latest Shipping Updates
Recent news affecting the Ningbo to New York City trade route
Updated: Sep 9, 2025
Ningbo-New York cargo flights resume
Direct air freight services between Ningbo and New York resumed in June 2025 with Boeing 747 cargo flights operated by Atlas Air, running three times a week and carrying over 100 tons per flight. This enhances logistics efficiency for cross-border e-commerce and electronic products, supporting Ningbo's role as a global trade hub.
Ocean FCL rates from Ningbo to New York City soften in September 2025
Full container load (FCL) ocean freight rates from Ningbo to New York City have decreased in September 2025, with 20-foot containers starting from $2,200 and 40-foot containers from $2,600. Digital freight forwarders like Roostr offer instant quotes and end-to-end shipment management, helping importers reduce costs by over $200 per container.
Ningbo Containerized Freight Index shows stable but slightly declining rates to North America
As of May 2025, freight indices for routes from Ningbo to East America (including New York) and West America show slight decreases of 0.2% and 0.4% respectively, reflecting limited cargo volumes and strict capacity management by box liners, which keeps freight rates stable.
About Roostr
Roostr is a free-to-use digital freight forwarder built specifically for U.S. importers who need big-shipper advantages without the big-shipper volume. Our platform provides instant quotes, end-to-end shipment management, and real-time tracking for FCL ocean freight. We consolidate volume across our network and negotiate direct, all-in carrier contracts that eliminate middlemen and reduce costs by $200+ per container. From booking to delivery, Roostr handles FCL ocean freight bookings, customs clearance, and drayage coordination to keep your inventory flowing and shelves stocked on schedule.
Container Weight Limits: 20' containers support up to 20,000kg payload, while 40' containers support up to 25,000kg payload. We provide professional cargo handling and documentation support for all shipments.
Cargo Restrictions: We specialize in dry cargo shipments only. Dangerous goods, hazardous materials, and regulated substances are not supported through our platform.
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