76 sailings · 9 carriers · transit 26–51 days
40HC $8,409 · 20ft $7,159 · ~47 days · ONE
This week there are 76 sailings from Shanghai to Norfolk across 9 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $6,525 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 26 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC | CMA CGM PANAMA | 0XRBLE1MA | — | 29d | $7,050 | $9,350 | |
| EMC | CMA CGM T. JEFFERSON | 0XRBJE1MA | — | 29d | $7,050 | $9,350 | |
| EMC | COSCO SHIPPING AZALEA | 036E | — | 32d | $7,050 | $9,350 | |
| HPL | COYHAIQUE | 630E | — | 38d | $5,650 | $7,600 | |
| HPL | NAVIOS UNISON | 629E | — | 38d | $5,650 | $7,600 | |
| EMC | SEASPAN HARMONY | 086E | — | 32d | $7,050 | $9,350 | |
| HMM | YM WORTH | 0052E | — | 33d | $8,194 | $9,083 | |
| ONE | YM WORTH | 052E | — | 34d | $6,850 | $9,150 |
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 $8,409 for a 40ft HC container and $7,159 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Norfolk takes around 47 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include HMM, CMA, ZIM, MSC, MAERSK. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 76 live sailings on the Shanghai → Norfolk lane, with multiple departures every week.