Shanghai → Busan freight rate

42 sailings · 3 carriers · transit 1–9 days

40HC $300 · 20ft $200 · ~3 days · ONE

This week there are 42 sailings from Shanghai to Busan across 3 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $106 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 1 days. Most services sail direct.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
MAERSKAS Simone626NINTRA ASIA 52026-07-106d$821
MAERSKNAVIOS UNISON629ETP122026-07-203d$58$636
ONEHYUNDAI BRAVE119EAX42026-07-207d$200$300
ONEONE TRIUMPH031WFE42026-07-211d$200$300
HMMHMM DIAMOND011EPS62026-07-222d$225
HMMHMM DIAMOND011EPS62026-07-222d$225
ONEONE INTEGRITY010WFE42026-07-243d$200$300
HMMHMM DIAMOND011EPS62026-07-262d$225

About this route

Rates on the Shanghai → Busan 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 Busan?

The current ocean spot rate from Shanghai to Busan is $300 for a 40ft HC container and $200 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Shanghai to Busan take?

Ocean transit from Shanghai to Busan takes around 3 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Busan?

Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, ONE, HMM. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Shanghai to Busan?

We track 42 live sailings on the Shanghai → Busan lane, with multiple departures every week.

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