58 sailings · 8 carriers · transit 16–80 days
40HC $8,062 · 20ft $6,488 · ~24 days · CMA
This week there are 58 sailings from Shanghai to Alexandria across 8 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,250 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 16 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSCO | CMA CGM COLUMBA | 0BEOBW1MA | — | 28d | $4,800 | $6,600 | |
| CUL | 1300 | — | 31d | $5,450 | $6,850 | ||
| EMC | — | 56d | $4,200 | $5,850 | |||
| MAERSK | MAERSK HUACHO | 632W | AE11 | 2026-07-24 | 68d | $5,750 | $6,980 |
| MAERSK | MAERSK HUACHO | 632W | AE11 | 2026-07-24 | 68d | $5,750 | $6,980 |
| MSC | MSC JADE | GT627W | TIGER SERVICE | 2026-07-27 | 49d | $6,320 | $9,540 |
| CMA | CMA CGM COLUMBA | 0BEOBW1MA | BEX2 | 2026-07-27 | 23d | $5,988 | $7,562 |
| MAERSK | AMBITION | 630W | AE3 | 2026-07-27 | 37d | $4,370 | $6,000 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Alexandria 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 Alexandria is $8,062 for a 40ft HC container and $6,488 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Alexandria takes around 24 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, MSC, CMA, ONE, HPL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 58 live sailings on the Shanghai → Alexandria lane, with multiple departures every week.