48 sailings · 4 carriers · transit 12–40 days
40HC $2,914 · 20ft $2,714 · ~28 days · CMA
This week there are 48 sailings from Shanghai to Colombo across 4 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $1,890 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 12 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | — | 40d | $2,450 | $2,500 | |||
| MAERSK | MANCHESTER MAERSK | 629W | AE2 | 2026-07-15 | 24d | $2,544 | $2,487 |
| CMA | XIN MEI ZHOU | 0FBHVW1MA | CIX | 2026-07-18 | 14d | $3,014 | $3,214 |
| MAERSK | BANGKOK EXPRESS | 628W | AE1 | 2026-07-18 | 21d | $2,520 | — |
| CMA | COSCO PRINCE RUPERT | 0P51AS1MA | PEARLAS1/TVI | 2026-07-18 | 23d | $2,214 | $2,414 |
| MAERSK | SINGAPORE EXPRESS | 629W | AE1 | 2026-07-21 | 18d | — | — |
| CMA | APL LION CITY | 1FL3SW1MA | FAL/TVI | 2026-07-21 | 20d | $2,914 | $3,114 |
| OOCL | OOCL MALAYSIA | 072W | CIX3 | 2026-07-23 | 20d | $2,312 | $2,414 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Colombo 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 Colombo is $2,914 for a 40ft HC container and $2,714 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Colombo takes around 28 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, CMA, OOCL, MSC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 48 live sailings on the Shanghai → Colombo lane, with multiple departures every week.