Shanghai → Le Havre freight rate

51 sailings · 10 carriers · transit 28–60 days

This week there are 51 sailings from Shanghai to Le Havre across 10 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $2,635 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 28 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

40HC $2,635 · HPL · 28–60 days

Best tracked on-time performance: 8% (HMM, 64 sailings).

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
MAERSKMaersk El Banco644WAE192026-11-0960d$1,800$3,270
EMCCMA CGM SAINT GERMAINFL3040W19FAL32026-11-1035d$2,510$3,790
HPLMAERSK EL BANCO644WSE42026-11-1044d—$2,635
HPLMAERSK ELBA643WSE42026-11-1045d—$2,635

About this route

Rates on the Shanghai → Le Havre 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 Le Havre?

The current ocean spot rate from Shanghai to Le Havre is $2,635 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Shanghai to Le Havre take?

Ocean transit from Shanghai to Le Havre takes around 28–60 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Le Havre?

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

How often do ships depart from Shanghai to Le Havre?

We track 51 live sailings on the Shanghai → Le Havre lane, with multiple departures every week.

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