49 sailings · 8 carriers · transit 31–73 days
40HC $5,616 · 20ft $3,418 · ~48 days · MAERSK
This week there are 49 sailings from Shanghai to Southampton across 8 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,608 with ONE, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 31 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | — | 48d | $3,450 | $5,350 | |||
| COSCO | APL LION CITY | 1FL3SW1MA | — | 38d | $3,600 | $5,800 | |
| EMC | CMA CGM JEAN MERMOZ | 1FL3OW1MA | — | 41d | $2,850 | $4,850 | |
| EMC | CMA CGM PANTHEON | 1FL3UW1MA | — | 41d | $2,850 | $4,850 | |
| MSC | ONE FANTASTIC | 010W | GRIFFIN SERVICE | 2026-07-12 | 35d | $3,920 | $6,040 |
| MAERSK | WILHELMSHAVEN EXPRESS | 630W | AE1 | 2026-07-14 | 59d | $3,800 | $6,720 |
| MSC | ONE FANTASTIC | 010W | GRIFFIN SERVICE | 2026-07-14 | 31d | $3,660 | $5,640 |
| MAERSK | TIHAMA | 632W | AE1 | 2026-07-14 | 73d | $3,890 | $7,190 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Southampton 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 Southampton is $5,616 for a 40ft HC container and $3,418 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Southampton takes around 48 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, MAERSK, HMM, EMC, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 49 live sailings on the Shanghai → Southampton lane, with multiple departures every week.