17 sailings · 4 carriers · transit 32–57 days
40HC $4,535 · 20ft — · ~42 days · HPL
This week there are 17 sailings from Shanghai to Bremerhaven across 4 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,500 with HPL, 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: 70% (HPL, 10 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPL | MANCHESTER MAERSK | 629W | NE1 | 2026-07-24 | 42d | — | $4,500 |
| MAERSK | MANCHESTER MAERSK | 629W | AE2 | 2026-07-27 | 32d | $2,890 | $4,820 |
| HPL | MURCIA MAERSK | 630W | NE1 | 2026-07-28 | 44d | — | $4,500 |
| MSC | MSC RAPALLO | QB629W | BRITANNIA | 2026-07-29 | 55d | $3,725 | $5,740 |
| CMA | EVER MEED | 0SCL3W1MA | FAL8/EUNCL3 | 2026-07-29 | 56d | $3,509 | $5,693 |
| HPL | MURCIA MAERSK | 630W | NE1 | 2026-07-30 | 42d | — | $4,535 |
| CMA | CMA CGM TROCADERO | 0FMMYW1MA | FAL3/EUNCL2 | 2026-07-30 | 54d | $3,415 | $5,506 |
| MAERSK | MURCIA MAERSK | 630W | AE2 | 2026-07-31 | 42d | $2,890 | $4,820 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Bremerhaven 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 Bremerhaven is $4,535 for a 40ft HC container and — for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Bremerhaven takes around 42 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include HPL, MAERSK, MSC, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 17 live sailings on the Shanghai → Bremerhaven lane, with multiple departures every week.