139 sailings · 10 carriers · transit 29–55 days
40HC $5,010 · 20ft $4,110 · ~43 days · MAERSK
This week there are 139 sailings from Shanghai to Barcelona across 10 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,010 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 29 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
Best tracked on-time performance: 83% (HPL, 6 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC | — | 43d | $4,350 | $5,750 | |||
| MSC | ONE FRUITION | 011W | — | 43d | $3,550 | $5,550 | |
| MSC | ONE FRIENDSHIP | 012W | — | 43d | $3,550 | $5,550 | |
| MSC | MSC ISABELLA | GJ626W | — | 43d | $3,550 | $5,550 | |
| MSC | MSC CLAUDE GIRARDET | GJ628W | — | 43d | $3,550 | $5,550 | |
| HPL | MAERSK CAMBRIDGE | 628W | SE2 | 2026-07-09 | 41d | $4,500 | $6,400 |
| ZIM | SAN DIEGO | 76W | ZMP | 2026-07-10 | 35d | $4,500 | — |
| MSC | HMM GARAM | 0021W | LYNX | 2026-07-10 | 45d | $5,020 | $7,540 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Barcelona 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 Barcelona is $5,010 for a 40ft HC container and $4,110 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Barcelona takes around 43 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include HPL, ZIM, MSC, HMM, EMC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 139 live sailings on the Shanghai → Barcelona lane, with multiple departures every week.