Current Shipping Rates from China: May 2026 Updated
YQN Operation Team
At present, the export container market remains stable. Current shipping rates from China showed slight fluctuations before the Labor holiday(2026 May 1st-5th). While Middle East routes saw a minor dip, most long-haul routes experienced a general upward trend.
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China to Europe & Mediterranean
Economic uncertainty in the Eurozone continues to impact trade. Despite this, vessel utilization at Shanghai Port remained high, consistently staying above 95%. This strong demand helped push spot market rates up slightly as we moved into May.
Last week, ocean freight rates from China to European base ports rose by 1.6%. For businesses navigating these fluctuations, YQN Logistics offers stable capacity and competitive pricing as below.
| POL - POD | YQN’s Rates | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai - Hamburg | from $1,390 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Rotterdam | from $1,390 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Barcelona | from $2,129 | Check Rates |
China to North America
The North American market is currently balancing stable demand with inflationary pressures. While the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates in April, rising energy costs continue to influence the logistics landscape.
During the final week of April, we observed a notable jump in spot booking prices. Rates to the U.S. West Coast rose by 5.3%, while East Coast rates increased by 3.4%.
Here are some online sea freight rates from China to US from YQN logistics.
| POL - POD | YQN’s Rates | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai - Los Angeles | from $2,235 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - New York | from $3,048 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Savannah | from $3,035 | Check Rates |
China to South America
South America has entered its dry season, which typically triggers a recovery in transportation demand. The supply-demand balance in this region is currently very tight, leading to a significant rebound in market rates.
The market rate for South American base ports surged by 15.3% this week. We recommend booking early to secure your space before further hikes.
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| POL - POD | YQN’s Rates | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai - Santos | from $2,600 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Manzanillo | from $1,950 | Check Rates |
China to Middle East (Persian Gulf)
The Middle East remains a region of high risk and uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions and the ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite these risks, the market saw a very slight decrease of 0.4% in rates this week, maintaining a relatively calm period.
| POL - POD | YQN’s Rates | More Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai - Jebel Ali | from $4,300 | Check Rates |
| Shanghai - Jeddah | from $2,850 | Check Rates |
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Holiday Notice: Please note that YQN Logistics will observe the Labor Day holiday from May 1st to May 5th. Normal business operations will resume on May 6th.
