86 sailings · 7 carriers · transit 18–42 days
40HC $7,146 · 20ft $6,081 · ~19 days · CMA
This week there are 86 sailings from Shanghai to Oakland across 7 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,215 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 18 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | GEORG MAERSK | 628E | TP8 | 2026-07-09 | 33d | $4,829 | $6,080 |
| MSC | MSC MARTINA MARIA | QB627W | BRITANNIA | 2026-07-14 | 41d | $5,972 | $7,474 |
| HMM | YM UTILITY | 102E | PS4 | 2026-07-15 | 20d | $5,623 | — |
| MSC | MSC MARTINA MARIA | QB627W | BRITANNIA | 2026-07-15 | 40d | $5,972 | $7,474 |
| MSC | MSC MARTINA MARIA | QB627W | BRITANNIA | 2026-07-16 | 39d | $5,972 | $7,474 |
| MAERSK | GERDA MAERSK | 629E | TP8 | 2026-07-16 | 33d | $4,661 | $5,930 |
| HMM | HMM NURI | 020E | PS6 | 2026-07-16 | 24d | $5,623 | — |
| HMM | HMM NURI | 020E | PS6 | 2026-07-17 | 24d | $5,173 | — |
Rates on the Shanghai → Oakland 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 Oakland is $7,146 for a 40ft HC container and $6,081 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Oakland takes around 19 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, MSC, HMM, ONE, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 86 live sailings on the Shanghai → Oakland lane, with multiple departures every week.