14 sailings · 2 carriers · transit 46–54 days
40HC $4,949 · 20ft $4,549 · ~48 days · CMA
This week there are 14 sailings from Shanghai to Port Elizabeth across 2 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,949 with CMA, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 46 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | TRANCURA | 630S | SAFARI I SERVICE | 2026-07-13 | 53d | $3,603 | $4,383 |
| CMA | CCNI ANDES | 0SSOTW1MA | SHAKA2/CPTFEED | 2026-07-22 | 48d | $4,049 | $3,949 |
| CMA | CCNI ANDES | 0SSOTW1MA | SHAKA2/CPTFEED | 2026-07-22 | 48d | $4,049 | $3,949 |
| MAERSK | DALI | 632S | SAFARI I SERVICE | 2026-07-27 | 53d | $3,523 | $4,438 |
| CMA | TOCONAO | 0SSOXW1MA | SHAKA2/CPTFEED | 2026-07-30 | 54d | $4,049 | $3,949 |
| CMA | TOCONAO | 0SSOXW1MA | SHAKA2/CPTFEED | 2026-08-01 | 52d | $4,049 | $3,949 |
| CMA | DALI | 0SSOZW1MA | SHAKA2/CPTFEED | 2026-08-06 | 54d | $4,049 | $3,949 |
| CMA | TOCONAO MAERSK | 0SSOXW1MA | SHAKA2/CPTFEED | 2026-08-07 | 46d | $4,049 | $3,949 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth is $4,949 for a 40ft HC container and $4,549 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Port Elizabeth takes around 48 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 14 live sailings on the Shanghai → Port Elizabeth lane, with multiple departures every week.