Ocean Freight & Drayage to North Dakota

Live ocean freight rates and inland drayage for shippers in North Dakota (ND). Skypace tracks 95 active ocean lanes touching North Dakota's gateway ports.

North Dakota Gateway Ports

US Census Ocean Trade Snapshot

Total imports (2025)$174.46B
Total exports (2025)$38.95B

Top trading partners

Top HS chapters by value

Skypace Demand Index

Demand index for North Dakota: N/A

Top 10 origin countries shipping to North Dakota

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Top 10 destination countries from North Dakota

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Drayage Calculator

Coming soon — based on Skypace's internal tariff.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest ocean port to North Dakota?

North Dakota's primary ocean gateway is Seattle (USSEA). Most FCL container shipments to or from North Dakota are drayed inland from this port.

How long is drayage from Seattle to North Dakota?

Drayage transit time from Seattle to destinations in North Dakota depends on the inland ZIP and equipment availability. Use the calculator above for an estimate based on Skypace's internal tariff (coming soon).

Which carriers serve North Dakota?

Skypace publishes 95 active ocean lanes touching North Dakota's gateway ports, served by major carriers and alliances.

Who is North Dakota's top trading partner by ocean freight?

Based on US Census ocean-containerized trade data aggregated across North Dakota's gateway ports, the top trading partner is IRELAND.

Does Skypace offer ocean freight rates for landlocked states like North Dakota?

Yes. North Dakota shippers book ocean freight via the nearest gateway port; Skypace combines the ocean leg with the inland drayage tariff to give a door-to-door view.