18 sailings · 4 carriers · transit 23–45 days
40HC $4,725 · 20ft $3,150 · ~31 days · MAERSK
This week there are 18 sailings from Shanghai to Lyttelton across 4 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,327 with ONE, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 23 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | NYK Fushimi | 139S | J STAR | 2026-07-25 | 35d | $3,150 | $4,725 |
| MAERSK | NYK Fushimi | 139S | J STAR | 2026-07-25 | 35d | $3,150 | $4,725 |
| MAERSK | GSL Kithira | 624S | J STAR | 2026-07-28 | 26d | — | — |
| MAERSK | NYK Fushimi | 139S | J STAR | 2026-07-29 | 31d | $3,150 | $4,725 |
| ONE | ONE ATLAS | 014S | NZJ | 2026-07-31 | 36d | $2,177 | $4,327 |
| MAERSK | AL DHAIL | 632W | AE3 | 2026-08-03 | 45d | $3,004 | $4,508 |
| MAERSK | AL DHAIL | 632W | AE3 | 2026-08-05 | 43d | $3,005 | $4,510 |
| ONE | COSCO FELIXSTOWE | 205S | NZJ | 2026-08-06 | 37d | $2,177 | $4,327 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Lyttelton 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 Lyttelton is $4,725 for a 40ft HC container and $3,150 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Lyttelton takes around 31 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, ONE, OOCL, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 18 live sailings on the Shanghai → Lyttelton lane, with multiple departures every week.