9 sailings · 3 carriers · transit 31–52 days
40HC $6,529 · OOCL · 31–52 days
This week there are 9 sailings from Shanghai to Mombasa across 3 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $6,529 with OOCL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 31 days. Most services sail direct.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | Cosco Sao Paulo | 648W | MASHARIKI EXPRESS | 2026-11-02 | 45d | $4,220 | $6,646 |
| CMA | CMA CGM PALMYRE | KLM0I0W19 | KILIMA | 2026-11-03 | 52d | $4,279 | $6,694 |
| OOCL | XIN HUANG PU | 225W | EAX1 | 2026-11-08 | 41d | $3,984 | $7,214 |
| CMA | CMA CGM SHANGHAI | KLM0K0W19 | KILIMA | 2026-11-10 | 52d | $4,379 | $6,894 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Mombasa lane are live carrier spot prices from public listings. They move week to week with capacity, fuel and demand, so we refresh them daily to help you time your booking. For a firm, all-in price including local charges and surcharges, request a quote and we match your shipment to a vetted forwarder.
The current ocean spot rate from Shanghai to Mombasa is $6,529 for a 40ft HC container and — for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Mombasa takes around 31–52 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, CMA, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 9 live sailings on the Shanghai → Mombasa lane, with multiple departures every week.