99 sailings · 8 carriers · transit 30–67 days
40HC $6,013 · 20ft $4,488 · ~39 days · CMA
This week there are 99 sailings from Shanghai to Apapa/Lagos across 8 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,774 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 30 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIL | — | 35d | $4,050 | $5,450 | |||
| ZIM | SEASPAN DUBAI | 628W | — | 38d | $4,100 | $5,600 | |
| CMA | CMA CGM NERVAL | 0W10UW1MA | KILIMA/WAX1/AFRICA6 | 2026-07-16 | 52d | $4,438 | $5,813 |
| CMA | CMA CGM NERVAL | 0W10UW1MA | KILIMA/WAX1/AFRICA6 | 2026-07-16 | 52d | $4,438 | $5,813 |
| OOCL | NAVIOS NERINE | 060W | WAF3 | 2026-07-19 | 50d | $3,965 | $5,450 |
| CMA | LOBIVIA | 0W10UW1MA | KILIMA/WAX1/AFRICA6 | 2026-07-19 | 60d | $4,438 | $5,613 |
| OOCL | NAVIOS NERINE | 060W | WAF3 | 2026-07-19 | 50d | $3,965 | $5,450 |
| CMA | LOBIVIA | 0W10UW1MA | KILIMA/WAX1/AFRICA6 | 2026-07-19 | 60d | $4,438 | $5,613 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Apapa/Lagos 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 Apapa/Lagos is $6,013 for a 40ft HC container and $4,488 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Apapa/Lagos takes around 39 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include CMA, OOCL, MAERSK, MSC, HPL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 99 live sailings on the Shanghai → Apapa/Lagos lane, with multiple departures every week.