Shanghai → Laem Chabang freight rate

55 sailings · 8 carriers · transit 6–17 days

40HC $1,500 · 20ft $1,000 · ~6 days · ONE

This week there are 55 sailings from Shanghai to Laem Chabang across 8 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $775 with OOCL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 6 days. Most services sail direct.

Best tracked on-time performance: 14% (HAL, 35 sailings).

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
EMCEVER WEB0363-026A10d$630$1,030
YML9d$400$800
MAERSKNORDAGER MAERSK627SIA882026-07-0815d$1,275$1,575
MSCMSC INDEPENDENT IIIHO628ASEAHORSE2026-07-139d$1,021$1,992
ZIMBUXMELODY109SCVX2026-07-149d$678$1,306
MAERSKMartin Schulte628SIA882026-07-1516d$1,175
ZIMXIN AN69SCTV2026-07-167d$678$1,306
MSCMSC INDEPENDENT IIIHO628ASEAHORSE2026-07-169d$1,021$1,992

About this route

Rates on the Shanghai → Laem Chabang 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Laem Chabang?

The current ocean spot rate from Shanghai to Laem Chabang is $1,500 for a 40ft HC container and $1,000 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Shanghai to Laem Chabang take?

Ocean transit from Shanghai to Laem Chabang takes around 6 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Laem Chabang?

Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, MSC, ZIM, CNC, ONE. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Shanghai to Laem Chabang?

We track 55 live sailings on the Shanghai → Laem Chabang lane, with multiple departures every week.

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