39 sailings · 3 carriers · transit 24–50 days
40HC $2,900 · 20ft $3,000 · ~29 days · MAERSK
This week there are 39 sailings from Shanghai to Kolkata (Calcutta) across 3 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $1,950 with MSC, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 24 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | MSC IRENE | FK627A | NEW FALCON SERVICE | 2026-07-13 | 27d | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| MSC | MSC IRENE | FK627A | NEW FALCON SERVICE | 2026-07-14 | 25d | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| MAERSK | MANCHESTER MAERSK | 629W | AE2 | 2026-07-15 | 39d | $3,005 | $3,005 |
| MAERSK | MANCHESTER MAERSK | 629W | AE2 | 2026-07-15 | 39d | $3,005 | $3,005 |
| MSC | MSC MARIELLA | QS627A | SHIKRA | 2026-07-16 | 29d | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| MSC | MSC TURKIYE | QS628A | SHIKRA | 2026-07-17 | 28d | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| CMA | XIN MEI ZHOU | 0FBHVW1MA | CIX/HL3APL | 2026-07-18 | 27d | $3,514 | $4,214 |
| MAERSK | BANGKOK EXPRESS | 628W | AE1 | 2026-07-18 | 33d | $3,155 | — |
Rates on the Shanghai → Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 Kolkata (Calcutta) is $2,900 for a 40ft HC container and $3,000 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Kolkata (Calcutta) takes around 29 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, MAERSK, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 39 live sailings on the Shanghai → Kolkata (Calcutta) lane, with multiple departures every week.