Home / Shipping To USA 2026 Shipping Cost 40HC: Guangzhou to Norfolk Sea Freight
For FCL shipments from Guangzhou (Nansha/Huangpu) to Norfolk (NFK), Virginia, on the US East Coast, the all-water voyage takes about 30 to 36 days. Norfolk is located in Hampton Roads and has the deepest channel in the US at 55 feet, able to handle ultra-large container vessels around the clock. This page lists verified rates, carriers, and sailings from Guangzhou and major ports across China to Norfolk, broken down by period, from Jul to Oct 2026. Latest update: Oct 21, 2026.
Norfolk is a deep-water US East Coast mother port with reliable direct sailings; spot quotes within 1 hour.
Guangzhou and major ports across China to Norfolk rate comparison (updated October 21, 2026):
| Loading Port | Discharge Port | Container Size | Rate (USD) | Sailing & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ningbo | Norfolk (NFK) | 40HQ | 7800 | Sailing Nov 11 |
| Shanghai (MSC promo) | Norfolk (NFK) | 40HQ | 8,000s | Sailing Oct 27 |
| Yantian | Savannah/Norfolk (ONE BCO) | 40HQ | 7100 (locked-in) | Subject to BCO contract confirmation |
| Shenzhen (Yantian/Shekou) | Norfolk (NFK) | 20GP / 40HQ | 6700 / 8350 (Sep market rate) | Subject to space confirmation |
Verified rate records for exports from Guangzhou and South China to Norfolk, sourced from Goodhope Freight market quotes and our own spot space from Apr to Oct 2026, in USD per 20GP / 40HQ.
| Quote Date | Route | Rate 20GP / 40GP / 40HQ (USD) | Sailing & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | South China to Norfolk | 4900 / 6200 (range) | Jul market |
| 2026-08-17 | South China to Norfolk | 4800 / 6450 | Aug 17 tranche |
| 2026-09 | USEC market to Norfolk | 6700 / 8350 | Sep 15-23 market broadcast |
| 2026-10 (Latest) | Ningbo/Shanghai to Norfolk | 8,000s (40HQ) | MSC promo Oct 27; Ningbo 7800/40HQ (Sailing Nov 11) |
Based on Goodhope Freight space and rate records updated October 21, 2026, carriers currently offering space on Guangzhou and major ports across China to Norfolk include:
Rates are compared carrier by carrier by sailing, cargo weight and destination port; live space quotes are replied within 1 hour.
The Port of Norfolk is located in Hampton Roads, Virginia, and is one of the few US ports with a 55-foot deep-water channel unrestricted by bridge clearance, able to receive 24,000 TEU-class ultra-large container vessels around the clock. The port complex is operated by the Virginia Port Authority; terminals such as Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) are highly automated, with rail and interstate highways connecting directly to the US East Coast and the Midwest.
About 30 to 36 days all-water on the US East Coast; after discharge at Norfolk, rail and truck networks cover Virginia, the Carolinas, and the Midwest.
Latest quotes: Oct 2026 Ningbo to Norfolk 40HQ USD 7800 (Sailing Nov 11); MSC promo at USD 8,000s per 40HQ arriving Norfolk Oct 27; Sep market rates USD 6700/8350. Current confirmed rates are subject to the carriers' and forwarders' quotations on the booking date.
Norfolk's deep-water channel suits large-volume general cargo on direct ultra-large vessel calls; trucking distances are short for Virginia and Carolina consignees, and inland rail intermodal on the US East Coast is mature.
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