8 sailings · 3 carriers · transit 22–30 days
40HC $6,750 · 20ft $4,850 · ~22 days · OOCL
This week there are 8 sailings from Shekou to Cape Town across 3 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,250 with PIL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 22 days. Most services sail direct.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOCL | SEASPAN KYOTO | 130W | — | 22d | $4,850 | $6,750 | |
| OOCL | NYK FURANO | 1029W | — | 22d | $4,850 | $6,750 | |
| PIL | KOTA LIMA | 0050W | — | 30d | $2,550 | $3,250 | |
| PIL | ITAL UNIVERSO | 0188W | — | 30d | $2,750 | $3,350 | |
| PIL | EVER UNICORN | 0182W | — | 30d | $2,550 | $3,250 | |
| PIL | EVER ULYSSES | 0174W | — | 30d | $2,600 | $3,350 | |
| COSCO | COSCO AQABA | 093W | — | 25d | $5,950 | $7,050 | |
| PIL | — | 22d | $5,100 | $6,800 |
Rates on the Shekou → Cape Town 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 Cape Town is $6,750 for a 40ft HC container and $4,850 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shekou to Cape Town takes around 22 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include OOCL, PIL, COSCO. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 8 live sailings on the Shekou → Cape Town lane, with multiple departures every week.