Shanghai → Newark freight rate

20 sailings · 1 carriers · transit 28–57 days

40HC $6,825 · 20ft $5,418 · ~38 days · MAERSK

This week there are 20 sailings from Shanghai to Newark across 1 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $6,525 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 28 days. Most services sail direct.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
MAERSKNAVIOS CONSTELLATION631ETP122026-07-1157d$6,050$8,050
MAERSKMAERSK TAIKUNG628ETP112026-07-2334d$6,041$7,591
MAERSKNAVIOS UNISON629ETP122026-07-2530d$5,762$7,240
MAERSKKUALA LUMPUR EXPRESS633ETP122026-07-2557d$6,012$7,990
MAERSKNAVIOS CONSTELLATION631ETP122026-07-2543d$5,922$7,520
MAERSKNAVIOS UNISON629ETP122026-07-2628d$5,204$6,555
MAERSKMAERSK TAURUS629ETP112026-07-2638d$6,033$7,581
MAERSKNAVIOS UNISON629ETP122026-07-2628d$5,204$6,555

About this route

Rates on the Shanghai → Newark 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 Newark?

The current ocean spot rate from Shanghai to Newark is $6,825 for a 40ft HC container and $5,418 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Shanghai to Newark take?

Ocean transit from Shanghai to Newark takes around 38 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Newark?

Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Shanghai to Newark?

We track 20 live sailings on the Shanghai → Newark lane, with multiple departures every week.

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