31 sailings · 7 carriers · transit 34–75 days
40HC $7,525 · 20ft $5,275 · ~39 days · COSCO
This week there are 31 sailings from Shanghai to Piraeus across 7 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,400 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 34 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | AL JMELIYAH | 631W | AE12 | 2026-07-22 | 47d | $5,110 | $6,430 |
| MAERSK | MAERSK EUNAPOLIS | 630W | AE19 | 2026-07-26 | 65d | $4,430 | $6,130 |
| MAERSK | MAERSK HORSBURGH | 630W | AE12 | 2026-07-28 | 34d | $4,270 | $5,850 |
| MAERSK | MAERSK HORSBURGH | 630W | AE12 | 2026-07-28 | 34d | $4,270 | $5,850 |
| HMM | HMM OCEAN | 006W | FIM | 2026-07-29 | 65d | $4,142 | — |
| CMA | COSCO SHIPPING PISCES | 02MO7W1MA | NEWMEX2S/BSMAR | 2026-07-29 | 69d | $5,399 | $6,673 |
| MAERSK | Alva Maersk | 632W | AE12 | 2026-07-29 | 54d | — | — |
| HMM | YM WARMTH | 044W | MD1 | 2026-08-01 | 62d | $4,142 | — |
Rates on the Shanghai → Piraeus 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 Piraeus is $7,525 for a 40ft HC container and $5,275 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Piraeus takes around 39 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, HMM, CMA, COSCO, MSC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 31 live sailings on the Shanghai → Piraeus lane, with multiple departures every week.