23 sailings · 5 carriers · transit 8–16 days
This week there are 23 sailings from Shekou，Shenzhen to Colombo across 5 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,500 with EMC, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 8 days. Most services sail direct.
40HC $3,500 · EMC · 8–16 days
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC | — | 2026-11-09 | 16d | $3,800 | $3,700 | ||
| EMC | WAN HAI 507 | W247 | — | 2026-11-09 | 16d | $3,800 | $3,700 |
| EMC | WAN HAI 517 | W106 | — | 2026-11-09 | 16d | $3,800 | $3,700 |
| YML | — | 2026-11-11 | 13d | $3,650 | $3,850 |
Rates on the Shekou，Shenzhen → Colombo 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 Shekou，Shenzhen to Colombo is $3,500 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shekou，Shenzhen to Colombo takes around 8–16 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include EMC, YML, OOCL, WHL, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 23 live sailings on the Shekou，Shenzhen → Colombo lane, with multiple departures every week.