200 sailings · 10 carriers · transit 29–70 days
40HC $5,235 · 20ft $3,285 · ~44 days · HPL
This week there are 200 sailings from Shanghai to Hamburg across 10 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,880 with ONE, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 29 days. Most services sail direct.
Best tracked on-time performance: 89% (COSCO, 9 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSK | WILHELMSHAVEN EXPRESS | 630W | — | 41d | $2,890 | $4,820 | |
| MSK | TIHAMA | 632W | — | 43d | $2,760 | $4,600 | |
| HMM | ONE TRUTH | 0030W | — | 46d | $3,100 | $5,400 | |
| HMM | ONE TRUST | 0032W | — | 46d | $2,700 | $4,500 | |
| ONE | ONE TRIUMPH | 031W | — | 48d | $3,120 | $3,880 | |
| HMM | ONE TRIUMPH | 0031W | — | 46d | $2,550 | $4,500 | |
| ONE | ONE TRIBUTE | 031W | — | 48d | $3,120 | $3,880 | |
| ONE | ONE INTEGRITY | 010W | — | 48d | $3,120 | $3,880 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Hamburg 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 Hamburg is $5,235 for a 40ft HC container and $3,285 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Hamburg takes around 44 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, MSC, COSCO, CMA, HPL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 200 live sailings on the Shanghai → Hamburg lane, with multiple departures every week.