Shanghai → Brisbane freight rate

170 sailings · 10 carriers · transit 15–37 days

40HC $4,678 · 20ft $2,339 · ~22 days · MAERSK

This week there are 170 sailings from Shanghai to Brisbane across 10 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,732 with ONE, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 15 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
ONE23d$2,150$4,200
TSLINESTIAN SHUN HE26d$2,250$4,500
TSLINESZHONG GU NAN CHANG25d$2,150$4,300
MSCSEAGULL14SPANDA2026-07-0723d$2,500$5,000
ZIMSEAGULL14SZAX2026-07-0822d$2,890$5,270
EMCYM ESSENCE102SCAT2026-07-0827d$2,300$4,600
ZIMSEAGULL14SZAX2026-07-0921d$2,890$5,270
MAERSKMaersk Fukuoka626SDRAGON2026-07-0921d$3,375$6,751

About this route

Rates on the Shanghai → Brisbane 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Brisbane?

The current ocean spot rate from Shanghai to Brisbane is $4,678 for a 40ft HC container and $2,339 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Shanghai to Brisbane take?

Ocean transit from Shanghai to Brisbane takes around 22 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Brisbane?

Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, ZIM, EMC, MAERSK, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Shanghai to Brisbane?

We track 170 live sailings on the Shanghai → Brisbane lane, with multiple departures every week.

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