International Container Shipping Rates Chart: November 2025
Global container shipping rates are still 46% lower than they were in November last year. Drewry''s World Container Index puts the global average price of shipping a 40ft
A new 20-foot shipping container can cost anywhere between $2,000 and $3,000. The price depends on factors like the manufacturer, condition of the container, and location. What is the cost of shipping a container per kilogram? The sea freight rates per kg typically range from $1 to $4 per kilogram, depending on the distance and type of service.
Here's our up-to-date table of container shipping rates to destinations around the world, based on shipping either a 20ft or 40ft FCL of household goods worth a typical $102,000 (AU$). Here are the latest container shipping rates from Canada, so you can get a rough idea of what it might cost to move to destinations around the world.
Drewry's World Container Index puts the global average price of shipping a 40ft container at $1,859 (USD) for 13 November, 2025. Between now and the end of the year, container shipping prices will likely remain soft particularly if the current ceasefire between Israel and Palestine enables more shipping traffic to flow through the Suez canal.
Our Container Shipping Rate Calculator allows you to get real-time, accurate quotes for shipping containers to international destinations. Whether you are shipping a 20-foot or 40-foot container, you can compare rates and select the most economical option based on your cargo size, destination, and shipment type.
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