Shanghai → Paranagua freight rate

95 sailings · 9 carriers · transit 31–85 days

40HC $6,314 · 20ft $5,914 · ~47 days · CMA

This week there are 95 sailings from Shanghai to Paranagua across 9 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,900 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 31 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
MAERSKZIM USA017WNEOASAS2026-07-1254d$5,000$5,700
MAERSKSAN FRANCISCA628WNEOASAS2026-07-1643d$5,200
EMCCMA CGM SILVER0BDOOW1MAESA32026-07-1644d$8,000$8,300
HMMONE CONTINUITY078WFL22026-07-1736d$6,010
MAERSKMAERSK SAN LAZARO631WNEOASAS2026-07-1763d$5,160$5,680
OOCLCMA CGM SILVER002WTLA22026-07-1743d$5,400$5,800
MAERSKSAN FRANCISCA628WNEOASAS2026-07-1841d$5,000
ZIMSAN FRANCISCA20WASE2026-07-1841d$6,214$6,414

About this route

Rates on the Shanghai → Paranagua 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 Paranagua?

The current ocean spot rate from Shanghai to Paranagua is $6,314 for a 40ft HC container and $5,914 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Shanghai to Paranagua take?

Ocean transit from Shanghai to Paranagua takes around 47 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Paranagua?

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

How often do ships depart from Shanghai to Paranagua?

We track 95 live sailings on the Shanghai → Paranagua lane, with multiple departures every week.

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