59 sailings · 4 carriers · transit 30–66 days
40HC $4,616 · 20ft $2,768 · ~38 days · MAERSK
This week there are 59 sailings from Shanghai to London Gateway Port across 4 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,616 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 30 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | ESSEN EXPRESS | 628W | AE3 | 2026-07-16 | 30d | $3,312 | $5,524 |
| MAERSK | ESSEN EXPRESS | 628W | AE3 | 2026-07-16 | 30d | $3,312 | $5,524 |
| MSC | MSC TAYLOR | QB628W | BRITANNIA | 2026-07-19 | 61d | $3,660 | $5,640 |
| HPL | SINGAPORE EXPRESS | 629W | NE2 | 2026-07-19 | 49d | $3,250 | $5,200 |
| MSC | MSC TAYLOR | QB628W | BRITANNIA | 2026-07-20 | 60d | $3,660 | $5,640 |
| HPL | AMBITION | 630W | NE3 | 2026-07-20 | 41d | — | $5,100 |
| CMA | EVER ARIA | 0LANJW1MA | FAL6/NEWMO | 2026-07-20 | 56d | $2,762 | $5,097 |
| HPL | AMBITION | 630W | NE3 | 2026-07-20 | 41d | — | $5,100 |
Rates on the Shanghai → London Gateway Port 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 London Gateway Port is $4,616 for a 40ft HC container and $2,768 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to London Gateway Port takes around 38 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, MSC, HPL, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 59 live sailings on the Shanghai → London Gateway Port lane, with multiple departures every week.