Shanghai → Durban freight rate

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.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
OOCL28d$2,650$3,500
CMAAPL FLORIDAKLM020W1937d$3,800$3,500
CMACCNI ANDES0SSOTW1MA23d$3,850$3,600
MSKCCNI ANDES629S22d$3,238$2,118
HPLCOSCO IZMIR089W28d$3,250$3,550
MSKDALI632S29d$2,833$3,313
HPLMOL EXPLORER096W28d$3,250$3,550
HPLSEASPAN TOKYO122W28d$3,250$3,550

About this route

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Durban?

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.

How long does shipping from Shanghai to Durban take?

Ocean transit from Shanghai to Durban takes around 27 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Durban?

Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, ONE, ZIM, CMA, EMC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Shanghai to Durban?

We track 76 live sailings on the Shanghai → Durban lane, with multiple departures every week.

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