Shanghai → Santos freight rate

189 sailings · 10 carriers · transit 25–60 days

40HC $4,935 · 20ft $4,535 · ~33 days · MAERSK

This week there are 189 sailings from Shanghai to Santos across 10 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,100 with MSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 25 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Best tracked on-time performance: 63% (MSC, 8 sailings).

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
COSCOKOTA EMBUN0007W36d$5,400$5,550
COSCOKOTA EMBUN007W27d$5,150$4,900
CMAKOTA EMBUN1AAEDW1MA35d$5,400$5,800
MSKCMA CGM Ivanhoe632W37d$4,315$4,735
COSCOEVER FEAT1703-032W36d$6,400$6,550
CMACOSCO SHIPPING URUGUAY0BDOQW1MA33d$5,400$5,800
COSCOCOSCO SHIPPING URUGUAY010W40d$5,750$5,500
COSCOCOSCO SHIPPING PERU009W40d$5,150$4,900

About this route

Rates on the Shanghai → Santos 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 Santos?

The current ocean spot rate from Shanghai to Santos is $4,935 for a 40ft HC container and $4,535 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Shanghai to Santos take?

Ocean transit from Shanghai to Santos takes around 33 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Santos?

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

How often do ships depart from Shanghai to Santos?

We track 189 live sailings on the Shanghai → Santos lane, with multiple departures every week.

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