52 sailings · 10 carriers · transit 23–55 days
This week there are 52 sailings from Shanghai to Norfolk across 10 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $8,048 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 23 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
40HC $8,048 · HPL · 23–55 days
Best tracked on-time performance: 4% (OOCL, 25 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | MURCIA MAERSK | 644W | AE2 | 2026-11-11 | 55d | $6,696 | $8,420 |
| MSC | — | 2026-11-11 | 37d | $9,731 | $12,166 | ||
| CMA | — | 2026-11-12 | 32d | $11,610 | $12,900 | ||
| CMA | CMA CGM PANAMA | CBX0E0E19 | — | 2026-11-12 | 29d | $11,610 | $12,900 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Norfolk 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 Norfolk is $8,048 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Norfolk takes around 23–55 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, MSC, CMA, COSCO, EMC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 52 live sailings on the Shanghai → Norfolk lane, with multiple departures every week.