26 sailings · 5 carriers · transit 15–33 days
40HC $3,114 · 20ft $2,914 · ~24 days · CMA
This week there are 26 sailings from Shanghai to Karachi across 5 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $1,700 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 15 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | MSC MARIELLA | QS627A | SHIKRA | 2026-07-16 | 24d | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| CMA | COSCO PRINCE RUPERT | 0P51AS1MA | PEARLAS1 | 2026-07-19 | 23d | $2,414 | $2,614 |
| EMC | USSAMA BHUM | 014W | CIX4 | 2026-07-21 | 23d | $1,800 | $1,900 |
| EMC | TS MUMBAI | 2605W | CIX5 | 2026-07-21 | 17d | $1,800 | $1,900 |
| MSC | MSC TURKIYE | QS628A | SHIKRA | 2026-07-21 | 25d | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| MSC | MSC TURKIYE | QS628A | SHIKRA | 2026-07-21 | 25d | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| EMC | TS MUMBAI | 2605W | CIX5 | 2026-07-21 | 17d | $1,800 | $1,900 |
| EMC | USSAMA BHUM | 014W | CIX4 | 2026-07-21 | 23d | $1,800 | $1,900 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Karachi 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 Karachi is $3,114 for a 40ft HC container and $2,914 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Karachi takes around 24 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, CMA, EMC, OOCL, MAERSK. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 26 live sailings on the Shanghai → Karachi lane, with multiple departures every week.