103 sailings · 8 carriers · transit 28–77 days
40HC $4,560 · 20ft $3,110 · ~35 days · MAERSK
This week there are 103 sailings from Shanghai to Tema across 8 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,174 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 28 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA | — | 35d | $3,350 | $4,850 | |||
| PIL | KOTA CALLAO | 0024W | — | 42d | $3,100 | $4,451 | |
| HPL | MAERSK CINCINNATI | 627W | SE4 | 2026-07-13 | 47d | $3,711 | $5,240 |
| MAERSK | TIHAMA | 632W | AE1 | 2026-07-14 | 63d | $3,395 | $5,135 |
| MAERSK | WILHELMSHAVEN EXPRESS | 630W | AE1 | 2026-07-14 | 49d | $3,285 | $4,745 |
| MAERSK | BANGKOK EXPRESS | 628W | AE1 | 2026-07-18 | 31d | $3,185 | — |
| ONE | ONE MACKINAC | 045W | MS2 | 2026-07-19 | 67d | $3,315 | $4,415 |
| OOCL | NAVIOS NERINE | 060W | WAF3 | 2026-07-19 | 47d | $3,470 | $4,860 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Tema 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 Tema is $4,560 for a 40ft HC container and $3,110 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Tema takes around 35 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include HPL, MAERSK, ONE, OOCL, ZIM. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 103 live sailings on the Shanghai → Tema lane, with multiple departures every week.