Shanghai → Puerto Cortes freight rate

29 sailings · 4 carriers · transit 30–68 days

40HC $6,350 · 20ft $5,530 · ~36 days · MAERSK

This week there are 29 sailings from Shanghai to Puerto Cortes across 4 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $6,100 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 30 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
MAERSKCMA CGM MISSOURI628SSAFARI I SERVICE2026-07-1768d$5,240$6,100
EMCEVER FULL1274-020ENUE2026-07-1835d$8,750$9,000
MAERSKSKAGEN MAERSK629EAC32026-07-2044d
MAERSKSALLY MAERSK632EAC32026-07-2158d$5,645$6,895
EMCEVER FOCUS1275-029ENUE2026-07-2330d$8,750$9,000
MSCMSC ALIYAUX628ASANTANA SERVICE2026-07-2440d$7,477$7,627
MAERSKNAVIOS UNISON629ETP122026-07-2539d$5,712$6,615
CMACMA CGM SCANDOLA0PPJAE1MAPEX2/YUKA2026-07-2547d$7,614$7,914

About this route

Rates on the Shanghai → Puerto Cortes 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 Puerto Cortes?

The current ocean spot rate from Shanghai to Puerto Cortes is $6,350 for a 40ft HC container and $5,530 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Shanghai to Puerto Cortes take?

Ocean transit from Shanghai to Puerto Cortes takes around 36 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Puerto Cortes?

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

How often do ships depart from Shanghai to Puerto Cortes?

We track 29 live sailings on the Shanghai → Puerto Cortes lane, with multiple departures every week.

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