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.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | — | 23d | $2,150 | $4,200 | |||
| TSLINES | TIAN SHUN HE | — | 26d | $2,250 | $4,500 | ||
| TSLINES | ZHONG GU NAN CHANG | — | 25d | $2,150 | $4,300 | ||
| MSC | SEAGULL | 14S | PANDA | 2026-07-07 | 23d | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| ZIM | SEAGULL | 14S | ZAX | 2026-07-08 | 22d | $2,890 | $5,270 |
| EMC | YM ESSENCE | 102S | CAT | 2026-07-08 | 27d | $2,300 | $4,600 |
| ZIM | SEAGULL | 14S | ZAX | 2026-07-09 | 21d | $2,890 | $5,270 |
| MAERSK | Maersk Fukuoka | 626S | DRAGON | 2026-07-09 | 21d | $3,375 | $6,751 |
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.
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.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Brisbane takes around 22 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, ZIM, EMC, MAERSK, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 170 live sailings on the Shanghai → Brisbane lane, with multiple departures every week.