Shipping Container Prices 2024 Usa. Ocean freight container spot rates have risen sharply on the world’s top trades since the start of may, prompting speculation that the peak season has arrived. Container freight rates are continuing their upward trajectory, with q3 2024 poised to be one of the most profitable quarters in history.

An ocean container capacity crunch has hit global trade just as peak shipping season starts, with freight spot rates up some 30% over the past few. The shipping container cost varies from $500 to $5,000.