21 sailings · 2 carriers · transit 38–85 days
40HC $7,714 · 20ft $7,614 · ~38 days · CMA
This week there are 21 sailings from Shekou to Balboa across 2 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,200 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 38 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA | CMA CGM SCANDOLA | 0PPJAE1MA | — | 40d | $7,450 | $8,000 | |
| CMA | CMA CGM BIG SUR | 0PPO3E1MA | — | 40d | $6,600 | $7,150 | |
| CMA | — | 40d | $6,600 | $7,150 | |||
| MAERSK | APL SALALAH | 627W | ASAS2 | 2026-07-11 | 68d | $5,292 | — |
| CMA | CMA CGM SCANDOLA | 0PPJAE1MA | PEX2 | 2026-07-20 | 38d | $6,614 | $6,714 |
| CMA | CMA CGM SCANDOLA | 0PPJAE1MA | PEX2 | 2026-07-20 | 38d | $6,614 | $6,714 |
| MAERSK | CCNI ANDES | 629S | SAFARI I SERVICE | 2026-07-26 | 55d | $4,389 | $5,250 |
| MAERSK | CMA CGM Palmyre | 630W | ASAS2 | 2026-07-26 | 60d | $4,320 | $5,223 |
Rates on the Shekou → Balboa 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 to Balboa is $7,714 for a 40ft HC container and $7,614 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shekou to Balboa takes around 38 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 21 live sailings on the Shekou → Balboa lane, with multiple departures every week.