26 sailings · 4 carriers · transit 9–25 days
40HC $1,942 · 20ft $1,023 · ~19 days · MAERSK
This week there are 26 sailings from Shanghai to Penang across 4 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $1,250 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 9 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | MSC SHANVI III | HB629A | BUNGARAYA | 2026-07-21 | 15d | $1,121 | $2,192 |
| MSC | MSC KOREA III | HU630A | SEAGULL | 2026-07-25 | 18d | $1,121 | $2,192 |
| CNC | CMA CGM AMBER | 0BYPES1NC | KCM2CNC | 2026-07-26 | 10d | $700 | $1,400 |
| MSC | MSC VIGOUR III | HU631A | SEAGULL | 2026-07-27 | 21d | $1,121 | $2,192 |
| MAERSK | MANCHESTER MAERSK | 629W | AE2 | 2026-07-27 | 10d | $918 | $1,942 |
| MSC | MSC DEVIKA IV | HB630A | BUNGARAYA | 2026-07-27 | 14d | $1,121 | $2,192 |
| MAERSK | AMBITION | 630W | AE3 | 2026-07-27 | 10d | — | $1,942 |
| MSC | MSC KOREA III | HU630A | SEAGULL | 2026-07-28 | 15d | $1,121 | $2,192 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Penang 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 Penang is $1,942 for a 40ft HC container and $1,023 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Penang takes around 19 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, CNC, MAERSK, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 26 live sailings on the Shanghai → Penang lane, with multiple departures every week.