4 sailings · 3 carriers · transit 32–49 days
40HC $6,850 · 20ft $5,450 · ~28 days · CUL
This week there are 4 sailings from Shanghai to Istanbul across 3 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,650 with EMC, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 32 days. Most services sail direct.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YML | YM WISH | 051W | — | 49d | $3,850 | $6,050 | |
| YML | MSC JADE | GT627W | — | 49d | $3,850 | $6,050 | |
| WHL | 1300 | — | 35d | $6,050 | $7,250 | ||
| EMC | — | 32d | $4,100 | $5,650 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Istanbul 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 Istanbul is $6,850 for a 40ft HC container and $5,450 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Istanbul takes around 28 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include YML, WHL, EMC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 4 live sailings on the Shanghai → Istanbul lane, with multiple departures every week.