25 sailings · 5 carriers · transit 39–59 days
This week there are 25 sailings from Shanghai to Buenos Aires across 5 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,810 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 39 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
40HC $3,810 · MAERSK · 39–59 days
Best tracked on-time performance: 32% (MAERSK, 38 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | Maersk San Juan | 646W | NEOASAS | 2026-11-09 | 59d | $3,460 | $3,810 |
| HMM | HMM JADE (HOJD0002W) | N/A | FIL | 2026-11-10 | 48d | $4,010 | — |
| HMM | — | 2026-11-10 | 49d | $3,325 | $4,135 | ||
| MAERSK | MURCIA MAERSK | 644W | AE2 | 2026-11-11 | 52d | $3,460 | $3,810 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires is $3,810 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Buenos Aires takes around 39–59 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, HMM, CMA, HPL, COSCO. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 25 live sailings on the Shanghai → Buenos Aires lane, with multiple departures every week.