Shanghai → Hamburg freight rate

82 sailings · 9 carriers · transit 36–69 days

This week there are 82 sailings from Shanghai to Hamburg across 9 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $2,735 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 36 days. Most services sail direct.

40HC $2,735 · HPL · 36–69 days

Best tracked on-time performance: 36% (OOCL, 137 sailings).

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
CMAEVER ARTFL6050W19FAL62026-11-0946d$3,200$4,375
CMAEVER GIVEN0SCLVW1MAFAL82026-11-0942d$3,200$4,375
COSCOEVER ART017WAEU52026-11-0945d$4,225$6,025
EMCEVER ART1426-016WCEM2026-11-0945d$2,510$3,790

About this route

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Hamburg?

The current ocean spot rate from Shanghai to Hamburg is $2,735 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Shanghai to Hamburg take?

Ocean transit from Shanghai to Hamburg takes around 36–69 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Hamburg?

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

How often do ships depart from Shanghai to Hamburg?

We track 82 live sailings on the Shanghai → Hamburg lane, with multiple departures every week.

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