76 sailings · 9 carriers · transit 22–44 days
40HC $3,538 · 20ft $3,048 · ~27 days · MAERSK
This week there are 76 sailings from Shanghai to Durban across 9 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $2,118 with MSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 22 days. Most services sail direct.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOCL | — | 28d | $2,650 | $3,500 | |||
| CMA | APL FLORIDA | KLM020W19 | — | 37d | $3,800 | $3,500 | |
| CMA | CCNI ANDES | 0SSOTW1MA | — | 23d | $3,850 | $3,600 | |
| MSK | CCNI ANDES | 629S | — | 22d | $3,238 | $2,118 | |
| HPL | COSCO IZMIR | 089W | — | 28d | $3,250 | $3,550 | |
| MSK | DALI | 632S | — | 29d | $2,833 | $3,313 | |
| HPL | MOL EXPLORER | 096W | — | 28d | $3,250 | $3,550 | |
| HPL | SEASPAN TOKYO | 122W | — | 28d | $3,250 | $3,550 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Durban 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 Durban is $3,538 for a 40ft HC container and $3,048 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Durban takes around 27 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, ONE, ZIM, CMA, EMC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 76 live sailings on the Shanghai → Durban lane, with multiple departures every week.