16 sailings · 5 carriers · transit 18–25 days
40HC $5,550 · 20ft $3,600 · ~45 days · ONE
This week there are 16 sailings from Shekou to Istanbul across 5 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,350 with EMC, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 18 days. Most services sail direct.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YML | YM WREATH | 035W | — | 18d | $4,300 | $5,900 | |
| HMM | YM WREATH | 0035W | — | 24d | $4,200 | $6,300 | |
| YML | YM WELLHEAD | 051W | — | 18d | $4,150 | $5,600 | |
| YML | YM WARMTH | 044W | — | 18d | $4,150 | $5,600 | |
| HMM | YM WARMTH | 0044W | — | 24d | $4,100 | $6,100 | |
| YML | MSC MAYA | GT628W | — | 18d | $4,150 | $5,600 | |
| HMM | MSC MAYA | 0101W | — | 24d | $4,100 | $6,100 | |
| YML | MSC JADE | GT627W | — | 18d | $4,300 | $5,900 |
Rates on the Shekou → Istanbul 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 Istanbul is $5,550 for a 40ft HC container and $3,600 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shekou to Istanbul takes around 45 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include YML, HMM, EMC, OOCL, MSC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 16 live sailings on the Shekou → Istanbul lane, with multiple departures every week.