33 sailings · 9 carriers · transit 34–56 days
This week there are 33 sailings from Shanghai to Southampton across 9 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $2,735 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 34 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
40HC $2,735 · HPL · 34–56 days
Best tracked on-time performance: 35% (OOCL, 26 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | WILHELMSHAVEN EXPRESS | 645W | AE1 | 2026-11-10 | 46d | $2,387 | $3,924 |
| MSC | ONE MADRID | 031W | GRIFFIN SERVICE | 2026-11-10 | 39d | $2,165 | $3,340 |
| COSCO | CMA CGM ZHENG HE | 043W | AEU2 | 2026-11-11 | 39d | $4,225 | $6,025 |
| MSC | ONE MADRID | 031W | GRIFFIN SERVICE | 2026-11-11 | 38d | $2,165 | $3,340 |
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 $2,735 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Southampton takes around 34–56 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, MSC, COSCO, ONE, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 33 live sailings on the Shanghai → Southampton lane, with multiple departures every week.