59 sailings · 5 carriers · transit 18–44 days
40HC $4,614 · 20ft $2,314 · ~38 days · CMA
This week there are 59 sailings from Shanghai to Adelaide across 5 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,782 with ONE, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 18 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | MSC CANCUN IV | FP626A | KOALA | 2026-07-08 | 20d | $2,100 | $4,200 |
| MAERSK | Conti Crystal | 630N | GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT | 2026-07-10 | 21d | $3,875 | — |
| MSC | MSC CORCOVADO III | FP627A | KOALA | 2026-07-13 | 18d | $1,900 | $3,800 |
| MSC | MSC CAPETOWN III | FP628A | KOALA | 2026-07-17 | 20d | $1,900 | $3,800 |
| ONE | HYUNDAI JUPITER | 049W | PS3 | 2026-07-20 | 40d | $1,907 | $3,782 |
| MSC | MSC CAPETOWN III | FP628A | KOALA | 2026-07-21 | 20d | $1,900 | $3,800 |
| CMA | APL LION CITY | 1FL3SW1NL | FAL/AAXSANL | 2026-07-21 | 39d | $2,314 | $4,614 |
| MAERSK | Monaco | 630S | GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT | 2026-07-24 | 23d | $3,715 | — |
Rates on the Shanghai → Adelaide 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 Adelaide is $4,614 for a 40ft HC container and $2,314 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Adelaide takes around 38 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, MAERSK, ONE, CMA, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 59 live sailings on the Shanghai → Adelaide lane, with multiple departures every week.