40 sailings · 3 carriers · transit 25–64 days
40HC $5,670 · 20ft $4,504 · ~56 days · MAERSK
This week there are 40 sailings from Shanghai to Beirut across 3 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,250 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 25 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | NHAVA SHEVA EXPRESS | 628W | EXTRALOADER (FEA) | 2026-07-13 | 57d | — | — |
| MAERSK | BANGKOK EXPRESS | 628W | AE1 | 2026-07-18 | 58d | $5,922 | — |
| MAERSK | SINGAPORE EXPRESS | 629W | AE1 | 2026-07-21 | 48d | — | — |
| MAERSK | AMBITION | 630W | AE3 | 2026-07-21 | 55d | $5,490 | $6,700 |
| MAERSK | AMBITION | 630W | AE3 | 2026-07-23 | 40d | $5,490 | $6,700 |
| MAERSK | MANCHESTER MAERSK | 629W | AE2 | 2026-07-24 | 38d | $5,764 | — |
| MAERSK | AMBITION | 630W | AE3 | 2026-07-25 | 38d | $5,490 | — |
| MAERSK | AMBITION | 630W | AE3 | 2026-07-25 | 38d | $5,490 | — |
Rates on the Shanghai → Beirut 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 Beirut is $5,670 for a 40ft HC container and $4,504 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Beirut takes around 56 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, CMA, MSC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 40 live sailings on the Shanghai → Beirut lane, with multiple departures every week.