17 sailings · 4 carriers · transit 22–47 days
This week there are 17 sailings from Shanghai to Lyttelton across 4 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,382 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 22 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
40HC $4,382 · MAERSK · 22–47 days
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | SPEED | 646W | AE3 | 2026-11-12 | 42d | $2,774 | $5,082 |
| CMA | XIN ZHANG ZHOU | 0ZEMZS1NL | ANZXANL | 2026-11-13 | 25d | $3,539 | $7,064 |
| ONE | GSL KITHIRA | 641S | NZJ | 2026-11-13 | 23d | $2,927 | $5,827 |
| OOCL | GSL KITHIRA | 641S | JKN | 2026-11-13 | 23d | $3,450 | $6,900 |
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 $4,382 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Lyttelton takes around 22–47 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, CMA, ONE, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 17 live sailings on the Shanghai → Lyttelton lane, with multiple departures every week.