Container Shipping to New York — Get Instant Quotes
Why Choose iContainers for Shipping to New York?
- East-Coast heavyweight. The Port of New York & New Jersey (PONYNJ) handled ≈ 8.7 million TEU in 2024, the busiest gateway on the Atlantic seaboard and the third-busiest in the United States. (panynj.gov)
- ExpressRail on-dock network. Four intermodal terminals move up to 1.5 million rail lifts a year, slashing truck congestion and speeding boxes inland to the Midwest and Eastern Canada. (panynj.gov)
- Cold-chain & auto expertise. Dedicated agro-inspection and CEIV-certified pharma zones plus ≈ 410 000 vehicles processed in 2024 make the port a hub for perishables, pharmaceuticals and finished cars. (panynj.gov)
- 24/7 hurricane-season & labor-strike monitoring. iContainers’ local team tracks weather disruptions and potential ILA strike actions so you can divert or stage cargo before gates close. (Reuters)
Our Container Shipping Services to New York
Full-Container-Load (FCL) Shipping
High-volume shippers of furniture, plastics, machinery, and apparel favour sealed 20 ft or 40 ft containers for tighter security and predictable landed costs. Typical port-to-port transits: Rotterdam → New York ≈ 9–12 days; Shanghai → New York ≈ 26–30 days.
Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) Shipping
SMEs move lower-volume luxury goods, specialty foods, or pharma via consolidation hubs such as Antwerp, Hamburg, and Cartagena, arriving door-to-door in 15–30 days depending on origin and de-consolidation queue.
Alternative: Air Freight to New York
When speed outweighs cost, ship by air into JFK—handling ≈ 1.3 million t of freight in 2024—or EWR for express connections to the U.S. Northeast. Perfect for high-value electronics, urgent samples, or temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals needing 2–5-day delivery.
Container shipping rates to New York
How much does it cost to ship a container to New York?
How Long Does It Take to Ship a Container to New York?
| Mode & Lane | Typical Transit Window* |
|---|---|
| FCL – N. Europe → NY | 9 – 14 days |
| FCL – Asia → NY (all-water via Panama) | 25 – 35 days |
| LCL – Regional hubs | 15 – 30 days |
| Air Freight – Global | 1 – 7 days |
*Includes sailing time plus average terminal handling and customs.
Popular Routes and Ports for Shipping to New York
| Origin Ports | NY/NJ Gateway | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam • Hamburg • Antwerp | Port Newark / Elizabeth (US NWK / ELZ) | Fast North-Atlantic loops, weekly departures. |
| Shanghai • Ningbo • Yantian | Port of New York & New Jersey | All-water via Panama; daily/near-daily Trans-Pacific departures. |
| Cartagena • Caucedo | PONYNJ | Feeder services supporting LatAm perishables and coffee imports. |
| — | JFK (air) | #1 U.S. international air-cargo gateway by value. |
| — | EWR (air) | FedEx & UPS hubs; late cut-offs for overnight U.S. distribution. |
Five Easy Steps to Book with iContainers
- Get an instant quote for FCL, LCL or air freight.
- Select your service level — port-to-port, door, insurance.
- Upload documents (invoice, packing list, ISF 10+2 data).
- Track & manage your shipment 24/7 in the dashboard.
- Clear & receive in New York / New Jersey with drayage, rail, or FTZ delivery.
What Can You Ship in a Container to New York?
Common Commodities
- Furniture (HS-94) — top imported commodity by TEU share in 2024 cargofax.co
- Plastics & rubber products
- Machinery & mechanical appliances
- Consumer electronics & IT hardware
- Apparel and footwear
Restricted or Permit-Required Goods
- Alcohol & tobacco (TTB permits)
- Lithium batteries and other hazmat (IMDG paperwork)
- Meat, dairy, plants, and produce (USDA/APHIS clearance)
- Used vehicles (EPA/DOT compliance)
- Counterfeit or IP-infringing items
FAQs About Shipping Containers to New York
Not by law, but iContainers strongly recommends it—winter storms and North-Atlantic swells can cause rollovers or weather damage en route.
Importer Security Filing must be lodged at least 24 hours before vessel departure from the origin port; late filings incur CBP penalties.
Yes. Goods stored in a bonded warehouse or Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ 49) can be manipulated or re-exported without paying U.S. import duty.