62 sailings · 11 carriers · transit 27–63 days
This week there are 62 sailings from Shanghai to Charleston across 11 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $7,310 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 27 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
40HC $7,310 · MAERSK · 27–63 days
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | CCNI ARAUCO | 644E | TP11 | 2026-11-09 | 34d | $6,696 | $8,420 |
| CMA | — | 2026-11-09 | 33d | $11,610 | $12,900 | ||
| COSCO | — | 2026-11-09 | 33d | $11,476 | $12,813 | ||
| MSC | SAPPHIRE | 10E | AMBERJACK SERVICE | 2026-11-10 | 27d | $10,201 | $12,871 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Charleston 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 Charleston is $7,310 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Charleston takes around 27–63 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, CMA, COSCO, MSC, ZIM. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 62 live sailings on the Shanghai → Charleston lane, with multiple departures every week.