126 sailings · 9 carriers · transit 32–70 days
40HC $6,814 · 20ft $6,414 · ~44 days · CMA
This week there are 126 sailings from Shanghai to Buenos Aires across 9 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,850 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 32 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPL | — | 42d | — | $6,850 | |||
| COSCO | COSCO SHIPPING DANUBE | 048W | — | 46d | $6,200 | $6,350 | |
| COSCO | EVER FEAT | 1703-032W | — | 46d | $6,400 | $6,550 | |
| COSCO | KOTA EMBUN | 0007W | — | 46d | $5,400 | $5,550 | |
| HPL | ONE MAGDALENA | 2630W | — | 42d | $6,500 | $6,800 | |
| MSC | MSC BIANCA | QI627A | CARIOCA | 2026-07-08 | 50d | $6,500 | $6,900 |
| MSC | MSC BIANCA | QI627A | CARIOCA | 2026-07-10 | 48d | $6,500 | $6,900 |
| MAERSK | MAERSK STOCKHOLM | 627S | SAFARI I SERVICE | 2026-07-10 | 68d | $6,350 | $6,750 |
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 $6,814 for a 40ft HC container and $6,414 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Buenos Aires takes around 44 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, MAERSK, ZIM, COSCO, EMC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 126 live sailings on the Shanghai → Buenos Aires lane, with multiple departures every week.