57 sailings · 7 carriers · transit 28–67 days
40HC $4,595 · 20ft $3,160 · ~47 days · OOCL
This week there are 57 sailings from Shanghai to Lome across 7 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,174 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 28 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | MAERSK HALIFAX | 631W | AE11 | 2026-07-17 | 48d | $4,015 | $5,495 |
| MSC | MSC MINA | FY627A | AFRICA EXPRESS | 2026-07-23 | 33d | $3,650 | $5,200 |
| MSC | MSC MINA | FY627A | AFRICA EXPRESS | 2026-07-24 | 32d | $3,650 | $5,200 |
| HPL | MANCHESTER MAERSK | 629W | NE1 | 2026-07-24 | 56d | $3,149 | $4,179 |
| MSC | MSC MINA | FY627A | AFRICA EXPRESS | 2026-07-24 | 32d | $3,650 | $5,200 |
| HPL | MANCHESTER MAERSK | 629W | NE1 | 2026-07-24 | 56d | $3,149 | $4,179 |
| MAERSK | MANCHESTER MAERSK | 629W | AE2 | 2026-07-27 | 31d | $3,947 | $5,366 |
| HPL | MAERSK ELBA | 629W | SE4 | 2026-07-27 | 59d | — | $4,230 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Lome 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 Lome is $4,595 for a 40ft HC container and $3,160 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Lome takes around 47 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, MSC, HPL, ONE, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 57 live sailings on the Shanghai → Lome lane, with multiple departures every week.