18 sailings · 3 carriers · transit 28–42 days
40HC $5,134 · 20ft $3,169 · ~31 days · OOCL
This week there are 18 sailings from Shanghai to Mombasa across 3 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,564 with OOCL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 28 days. Most services sail direct.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA | HENG LONG 8 | 549OFR | CNZJG02/KILIMA | 2026-10-02 | 42d | $3,579 | $5,344 |
| CMA | QIANKUN02 | 99735E | CNNKG13/KILIMA | 2026-10-02 | 42d | $3,579 | $5,344 |
| CMA | ZHONG YI RUN YANG | 4010HR | CNHFE01/KILIMA | 2026-10-02 | 42d | $3,579 | $5,344 |
| CMA | HUA HANG LAN HAI | C11YRR | CNZJG10/KILIMA | 2026-10-04 | 40d | $3,579 | $5,344 |
| CMA | PU HAI 215 | 4983CE | CNNKG03/KILIMA | 2026-10-04 | 40d | $3,579 | $5,344 |
| CMA | ZHONG CHENG 89 | 949PHE | CNNKG11/KILIMA | 2026-10-04 | 40d | $3,579 | $5,344 |
| CMA | DA XIN 7 | 5023LE | CNNKG04/KILIMA | 2026-10-05 | 39d | $3,579 | $5,344 |
| CMA | FEI LI DA 1 | 130080E13 | CNCSX02/KILIMA | 2026-10-05 | 39d | $3,579 | $5,344 |
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 $5,134 for a 40ft HC container and $3,169 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Mombasa takes around 31 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include CMA, MAERSK, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 18 live sailings on the Shanghai → Mombasa lane, with multiple departures every week.