Container Shipping Cost & Rates Calculator [2025] | Freightos
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The current average used 20 ft shipping container costs between $1,500 and $3,000, and a new 20 ft container costs between $2,500 and $5,000. Used 40ft shipping containers cost on average $2,000 to $4,500 for standard and $2,500 to $5,000 for a 40 ft high cube, while new 40ft containers cost $3,500 to $6,500 and $4,000 to $7,000, respectively.
The base freight rate is your foundation cost. The carrier's charge to move your container from a US port to Southeast Asia. For FCL shipments, this is a flat fee regardless of whether your 40-foot container is packed to the ceiling or half empty. Current base rates are running around $2,300 to $3,500 per FEU depending on your route and timing.
Let's get into the shipping container market prices for 2024. The prices show substantial variations that depend on container conditions and locations. The current market shows new one-trip shipping containers ranging from $2,800 to $7,800. Used containers give buyers more budget-friendly options at $1,400 to $3,500.
New containers are typically more expensive as they are in perfect condition and ready for long-term use. Used containers are less costly but have some wear and tear. Shipping container sizes and prices are directly linked to each other. The price also depends on how well the container has been maintained over time.
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