143 sailings · 9 carriers · transit 32–60 days
40HC $5,335 · 20ft — · ~40 days · HPL
This week there are 143 sailings from Shanghai to Piraeus across 9 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,335 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 32 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
Best tracked on-time performance: 57% (HPL, 7 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC | — | 32d | $4,150 | $5,750 | |||
| COSCO | COSCO SHIPPING KILIMANJARO | 045W | — | 34d | $4,800 | $6,600 | |
| COSCO | COSCO SHIPPING NEBULA | 033W | — | 34d | $4,800 | $6,600 | |
| COSCO | COSCO SHIPPING PISCES | 033W | — | 34d | $4,800 | $6,600 | |
| MSC | YM WELLSPRING | 028W | PANTHER | 2026-07-06 | 49d | $5,020 | $7,440 |
| MSC | YM WREATH | 035W | PANTHER | 2026-07-09 | 39d | $5,020 | $7,440 |
| ONE | YM WREATH | 035W | MD1 | 2026-07-11 | 49d | $4,737 | $6,504 |
| COSCO | CSCL URANUS | 109W | AEM3 | 2026-07-11 | 57d | $4,925 | $6,725 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Piraeus 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 Piraeus is $5,335 for a 40ft HC container and — for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Piraeus takes around 40 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, ONE, COSCO, HPL, EMC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 143 live sailings on the Shanghai → Piraeus lane, with multiple departures every week.