135 sailings · 7 carriers · transit 10–41 days
40HC $7,346 · 20ft $6,251 · ~10 days · CMA
This week there are 135 sailings from Shanghai to Long Beach across 7 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,100 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 10 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
Best tracked on-time performance: 86% (EMC, 7 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YML | — | 14d | $5,770 | $6,410 | |||
| MSC | MSC MILAN | GO626N | ORIENT SERVICE | 2026-07-07 | 18d | $5,972 | $7,474 |
| HMM | SM BUSAN | 2604E | CPX | 2026-07-08 | 14d | $5,963 | — |
| MAERSK | GRETE MAERSK | 627E | TP12 | 2026-07-09 | 29d | — | $5,428 |
| MAERSK | NAVIOS UNISON | 629E | TP12 | 2026-07-11 | 41d | $3,880 | $4,980 |
| HPL | GERD MAERSK | 627E | WC2 | 2026-07-11 | 16d | $4,413 | $5,513 |
| HMM | HMM NURI | 020E | PS6 | 2026-07-12 | 14d | $5,963 | — |
| MSC | MSC SAN FRANCISCO | GO627N | ORIENT SERVICE | 2026-07-12 | 15d | $5,972 | $7,474 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Long Beach 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 Long Beach is $7,346 for a 40ft HC container and $6,251 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Long Beach takes around 10 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, HMM, MAERSK, HPL, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 135 live sailings on the Shanghai → Long Beach lane, with multiple departures every week.