24 sailings · 4 carriers · transit 30–50 days
40HC $4,749 · 20ft $4,449 · ~37 days · CMA
This week there are 24 sailings from Shanghai to Durban across 4 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,649 with CMA, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 30 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | Maersk Wallis | 629S | ASIA SHUTTLE 7 | 2026-07-14 | 31d | $3,203 | $3,653 |
| MAERSK | Maersk Wallis | 629S | ASIA SHUTTLE 7 | 2026-07-14 | 31d | $3,203 | $3,653 |
| CMA | KUO LONG | 0XSQFS1MA | CSE1CNC/SHAKA2 | 2026-07-15 | 37d | $3,949 | $4,149 |
| ONE | BRIGHT FUJI | 022E | BH3 | 2026-07-15 | 38d | $3,150 | $3,750 |
| CMA | KUO LONG | 0XSQFS1MA | CSE1CNC/SHAKA2 | 2026-07-15 | 37d | $3,949 | $4,149 |
| ONE | BRIGHT FUJI | 022E | BH3 | 2026-07-15 | 38d | $3,150 | $3,750 |
| CMA | LOUISE | KLM020W19 | BMXCNC/KILIMA | 2026-07-17 | 50d | $3,899 | $3,649 |
| CMA | KUO LONG | 0XSQFS1MA | CSE1CNC/SHAKA2 | 2026-07-17 | 42d | $3,949 | $4,149 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Durban 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 Durban is $4,749 for a 40ft HC container and $4,449 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Durban takes around 37 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, CMA, ONE, ZIM. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 24 live sailings on the Shanghai → Durban lane, with multiple departures every week.