46 sailings · 6 carriers · transit 26–54 days
40HC $3,535 · 20ft $3,280 · ~31 days · OOCL
This week there are 46 sailings from Shanghai to Cape Town across 6 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,535 with OOCL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | — | 36d | $3,100 | $3,600 | |||
| MAERSK | TRANCURA | 630S | SAFARI I SERVICE | 2026-07-13 | 47d | $3,553 | $4,283 |
| MAERSK | TOCONAO | 631S | SAFARI I SERVICE | 2026-07-20 | 54d | $3,668 | $4,398 |
| MAERSK | TOCONAO | 631S | SAFARI I SERVICE | 2026-07-20 | 54d | $3,668 | $4,398 |
| MSC | MSC SAVONA | FY628A | AFRICA EXPRESS | 2026-07-22 | 33d | $4,550 | $5,550 |
| CMA | CCNI ANDES | 0SSOTW1MA | SHAKA2/CPTFEED | 2026-07-22 | 39d | $4,399 | $4,649 |
| MSC | MSC SAVONA | FY628A | AFRICA EXPRESS | 2026-07-22 | 33d | $4,550 | $5,550 |
| CMA | CCNI ANDES | 0SSOTW1MA | SHAKA2/CPTFEED | 2026-07-22 | 39d | $4,399 | $4,649 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Cape Town 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 Cape Town is $3,535 for a 40ft HC container and $3,280 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Cape Town takes around 31 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, MSC, CMA, OOCL, ZIM. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 46 live sailings on the Shanghai → Cape Town lane, with multiple departures every week.