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Dallas (Dallas, DAL) is located in northern Texas and is a key inland logistics hub in the south-central United States (DFW metro area). FCL shipments from Hong Kong to Dallas are typically moved via a US West Coast discharging port (Los Angeles/Long Beach/Houston, etc.) plus IPI rail and truck intermodal, or via an all-water US East Coast routing followed by rail westbound; total transit is about 32 to 40 days. Below are verified freight rates, carriers and sailings from Hong Kong and major ports across China to Dallas from July to October 2026 by time tranche, with the latest update on October 21, 2026.
Dallas is an inland point; the quoted rate is an inland-inclusive quote covering the ocean freight plus the terminal-to-Dallas inland leg. Spot space quotes are returned within 1 hour.
Hong Kong and major ports across China to Dallas rate comparison (updated October 21, 2026):
| Loading Port | Discharge Port | Container Size | Rate (USD) | Sailing & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | Dallas (DAL) | 20GP | 6300 | Sailing Oct 27 |
| Yantian | Dallas (DAL) | 20GP / 40HQ | 6550 / 9050 (MSK SOC) | Oct 30 tranche |
| Shenzhen (Yantian/Shekou) | Dallas (DAL) | 20GP / 40HQ | 5800 / 8700 (Sep market tranche) | Subject to space confirmation |
Verified rate records for exports from Hong Kong and South China to Dallas, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Yantian to Dallas (inland) | 7300 (40HQ) | Jul 17 tranche |
| 2026-08-05 | Qingdao to Dallas | 7500 (40HQ, CMA SOC) | Aug 5 tranche |
| 2026-08-27 | Yantian to Dallas | 8525 (40HQ) | Aug 27 tranche |
| 2026-09 | USWC market to Dallas (inland) | 5800 / 8700 | Sep market broadcast; Yantian-Dallas ONE COC 8350/40HQ (Sep 3) |
| 2026-10 (Latest) | Shanghai/Yantian to Dallas | 6300 (20GP) / 6550-9050 | Sailing Oct 27 / 30 |
Based on Goodhope Freight space and rate records updated October 21, 2026, carriers currently offering space on Hong Kong and major ports across China to Dallas include:
Rates are compared carrier by carrier by sailing, cargo weight and destination port; live space quotes are replied within 1 hour.
Dallas is located in northern Texas with a mature inland port system, connected to US Gulf and US West Coast ports via interstates such as I-35, I-45 and I-20, and served directly by railroads including BNSF and UP. DFW International Airport is a world-class air cargo hub offering strong sea-air intermodal options, well suited to distribution-oriented importers.
The mainstream option is a US West Coast discharge (Los Angeles/Long Beach, etc.) plus IPI rail intermodal, about 32 to 40 days in total; alternatively, discharge at Houston on the US Gulf followed by trucking, chosen based on delivery time and cost.
Latest quotes: Oct 2026, Shanghai-Dallas 20GP USD 6300 (Sailing Oct 27); Yantian-Dallas 20GP USD 6550 and 40HQ USD 9050 (Oct 30 MSK SOC); Sep market tranche USD 5800/8700. Please confirm the actual rate with the carrier and freight forwarder on the booking date.
Dallas is an inland logistics hub (inland port); no ocean vessels call directly. Cargo is discharged at a US West Coast or US Gulf port and then moved inland by rail/truck.
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