29 sailings · 8 carriers · transit 18–54 days
40HC $5,414 · 20ft $3,564 · ~26 days · CMA
This week there are 29 sailings from Shanghai to Mombasa across 8 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,810 with ZIM, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 18 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOCL | — | 25d | $3,134 | $5,009 | |||
| PIL | NAVIOS SUMMER | 0628W | — | 25d | $3,613 | $5,827 | |
| PIL | REN JIAN 20 | 0629W | — | 25d | $3,613 | $5,826 | |
| MAERSK | COSCO SAO PAULO | 633W | MASHARIKI EXPRESS | 2026-07-21 | 44d | $4,002 | $6,479 |
| MSC | MSC MINA | FY627A | AFRICA EXPRESS | 2026-07-25 | 27d | $4,550 | $5,850 |
| CMA | CMA CGM PALMYRE | 0K13JW1MA | KILIMA | 2026-07-26 | 26d | $3,414 | $5,214 |
| CMA | CMA CGM PALMYRE | 0K13JW1MA | KILIMA | 2026-07-26 | 26d | $3,414 | $5,214 |
| ZIM | REN JIAN 20 | 629W | KYX | 2026-07-27 | 18d | $3,010 | $4,810 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Mombasa 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 Mombasa is $5,414 for a 40ft HC container and $3,564 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Mombasa takes around 26 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, MSC, CMA, ZIM, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 29 live sailings on the Shanghai → Mombasa lane, with multiple departures every week.