58 sailings · 6 carriers · transit 37–64 days
40HC $4,425 · 20ft $3,085 · ~45 days · OOCL
This week there are 58 sailings from Shanghai to Cotonou across 6 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,174 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 37 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | WILHELMSHAVEN EXPRESS | 630W | AE1 | 2026-07-14 | 56d | $3,404 | $4,884 |
| CMA | CMA CGM NERVAL | 0W10UW1MA | KILIMA/WAX1/EURAF5 | 2026-07-16 | 51d | $3,764 | $4,664 |
| MAERSK | SINGAPORE EXPRESS | 629W | AE1 | 2026-07-20 | 43d | $3,158 | — |
| MSC | MSC MINA | FY627A | AFRICA EXPRESS | 2026-07-20 | 41d | $3,650 | $5,200 |
| HPL | BERLIN MAERSK | 628W | SE4 | 2026-07-20 | 56d | $3,408 | $4,438 |
| MAERSK | SINGAPORE EXPRESS | 629W | AE1 | 2026-07-21 | 42d | — | — |
| OOCL | NORTHERN MAJESTIC | 102W | WAF3 | 2026-07-21 | 38d | $3,555 | $4,275 |
| MSC | MSC MINA | FY627A | AFRICA EXPRESS | 2026-07-21 | 42d | $3,650 | $5,200 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Cotonou 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 Cotonou is $4,425 for a 40ft HC container and $3,085 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Cotonou takes around 45 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, CMA, MSC, HPL, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 58 live sailings on the Shanghai → Cotonou lane, with multiple departures every week.