Shanghai → London Gateway Port freight rate

11 sailings · 4 carriers · transit 36–53 days

This week there are 11 sailings from Shanghai to London Gateway Port across 4 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $2,735 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 36 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

40HC $2,735 · HPL · 36–53 days

Best tracked on-time performance: 37% (HPL, 38 sailings).

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
CMAEVER ARTFL6050W19FAL6/NEWMO2026-11-0948d$2,400$3,675
MSCMSC MARTINA MARIAQB644WBRITANNIA2026-11-1053d$2,165$3,340
HPLSPEED646WNE32026-11-1239d—$2,835
MAERSKMaersk Cincinnati645WAE32026-11-1238d$1,737$3,024

About this route

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to London Gateway Port?

The current ocean spot rate from Shanghai to London Gateway Port is $2,735 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Shanghai to London Gateway Port take?

Ocean transit from Shanghai to London Gateway Port takes around 36–53 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to London Gateway Port?

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

How often do ships depart from Shanghai to London Gateway Port?

We track 11 live sailings on the Shanghai → London Gateway Port lane, with multiple departures every week.

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