Shanghai → Le Havre freight rate

140 sailings · 9 carriers · transit 32–74 days

40HC $5,331 · 20ft $3,114 · ~38 days · CMA

This week there are 140 sailings from Shanghai to Le Havre across 9 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,200 with HMM, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 32 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
COSCO48d$3,400$5,250
HMMONE INTEGRITY0010W53d$2,700$4,500
HMMONE TRUST0032W53d$2,600$4,200
MSCONE TRUTH030WSILK SERVICE2026-07-0950d$3,920$6,040
MSCMSC IDANIAGL626WLION2026-07-0938d$3,920$6,040
MAERSKMUMBAI MAERSK627WAE22026-07-0949d$3,305$5,510
CMACMA CGM VENDOME0FMGBW1MAFAL32026-07-1038d$3,627$5,780
EMCCMA CGM JEAN MERMOZ1FL3OW1MAFAL12026-07-1150d$4,110$6,290

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 $5,331 for a 40ft HC container and $3,114 for a 20ft, 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 38 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Le Havre?

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

How often do ships depart from Shanghai to Le Havre?

We track 140 live sailings on the Shanghai → Le Havre lane, with multiple departures every week.

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