59 sailings · 6 carriers · transit 36–68 days
40HC $5,053 · 20ft $3,075 · ~64 days · OOCL
This week there are 59 sailings from Shanghai to Belfast across 6 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,019 with OOCL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 36 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | MSC MARTINA MARIA | QB627W | BRITANNIA | 2026-07-15 | 49d | $3,860 | $5,940 |
| MAERSK | BANGKOK EXPRESS | 628W | AE1 | 2026-07-18 | 50d | $3,767 | — |
| CMA | CMA CGM VENDOME | 0FMGBW1MA | FAL3/ISX | 2026-07-18 | 60d | $3,187 | $5,847 |
| MAERSK | SINGAPORE EXPRESS | 629W | AE1 | 2026-07-20 | 47d | $3,415 | — |
| COSCO | EVER ARIA | 014W | AEU5 | 2026-07-22 | 36d | $5,325 | $7,575 |
| COSCO | EVER ARIA | 014W | AEU5 | 2026-07-22 | 36d | $5,325 | $7,575 |
| MAERSK | WILHELMSHAVEN EXPRESS | 630W | AE1 | 2026-07-24 | 54d | $3,415 | $5,640 |
| MAERSK | WILHELMSHAVEN EXPRESS | 630W | AE1 | 2026-07-24 | 54d | $3,415 | $5,640 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Belfast 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 Belfast is $5,053 for a 40ft HC container and $3,075 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Belfast takes around 64 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, MAERSK, CMA, COSCO, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 59 live sailings on the Shanghai → Belfast lane, with multiple departures every week.