81 sailings · 7 carriers · transit 32–68 days
40HC $5,714 · 20ft $5,514 · ~38 days · CMA
This week there are 81 sailings from Shanghai to San Antonio across 7 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,220 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 32 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
Best tracked on-time performance: 78% (ONE, 9 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | MAERSK TOKYO | 627E | AC3 | 2026-07-08 | 39d | $4,410 | $4,900 |
| MAERSK | MAERSK TOKYO | 627E | AC3 | 2026-07-09 | 38d | $4,410 | — |
| CMA | YANTIAN I | 0HCO5E1MA | ACSA2 | 2026-07-11 | 35d | $5,214 | $5,314 |
| EMC | YANTIAN I | 112E | WSA3 | 2026-07-11 | 34d | $5,400 | $5,800 |
| MAERSK | GUDRUN MAERSK | 628E | AC3 | 2026-07-11 | 43d | $4,410 | $5,100 |
| COSCO | COSCO ASIA | 103E | WSA3 | 2026-07-11 | 48d | $6,363 | $6,573 |
| ONE | NYK OCEANUS | 082E | EC4 | 2026-07-12 | 45d | $5,415 | $5,615 |
| COSCO | COSCO ASIA | 103E | WSA3 | 2026-07-13 | 46d | — | $6,173 |
Rates on the Shanghai → San Antonio 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 San Antonio is $5,714 for a 40ft HC container and $5,514 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to San Antonio takes around 38 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, CMA, EMC, COSCO, ONE. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 81 live sailings on the Shanghai → San Antonio lane, with multiple departures every week.