Furniture Shipping Cost from Cotonou to Long Beach, California

Ocean shipping rates are volatile, reflecting global demand, capacity, and disruptions, with late 2025 seeing rates below 2024 peaks but rising with pre-Lunar New Year demand, currently ranging roughly from $2,000 to $3,000+ for a 40ft container on major routes (e.g., Far East to US Coasts), influenced by distance, volume, container size, and services, though generally cost-effective for bulk goods compared to air freight.

Shipping a 40ft container from China to the USA typically costs $3,000 to $7,000+, varying significantly by destination (West Coast cheaper than East Coast), season (peak times higher), port, fuel surcharges, and if it's port-to-port or door-to-door, with rates fluctuating based on global demand and carrier capacity. Expect West Coast rates to be lower, around $3,000-$6,000, while East Coast can hit $4,500-$7,500 or more.

FCL shipping is ideal when you're moving large quantities. A 20-foot container typically ranges from $2,000–$3,500, while a 40-foot container may cost between $3,500–$6,000 in 2025, depending on the route and demand.