International Container Shipping Rates Chart: November 2025
When comparing prices for international container shipping and moving, it''s important you understand what you need and how that affects the price you''ll end up paying.
The price developments of Container freight China to Europe Mediterranean are expressed in US$ prices converted FX rates applicable at the time when the price was valid. Container freight China to Europe Mediterranean price index developments are calculated from multiple separate sources of data to ensure statistical accuracy.
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 container at $1,859 (USD) for 13 November, 2025.
As of April 2025, the average cost of a used 20ft shipping container ranges from $1,300 to $2,000, while 40-foot containers can range from $2,000 to $3,200, depending on availability, shipping container condition, and location. The price range can vary depending on the region: Global demand is balancing out after years of volatility.
The last 10 years have shown that container pricing is anything but static. 2015–2019: Prices were steady, with 20-ft shipping containers costing around $1,200 and 40-ft containers going for $2,000 or less. 2020–2021: The COVID-19 pandemic shook the global shipping industry.
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