46 sailings · 6 carriers · transit 23–45 days
40HC $8,164 · 20ft $4,739 · ~45 days · CMA
This week there are 46 sailings from Shanghai to Mombasa across 6 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,210 with ZIM, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 23 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | MSC SAVONA | FY628A | AFRICA EXPRESS | 2026-07-10 | 29d | $4,400 | $5,650 |
| MAERSK | Santa Rita Maersk | 628S | ASIA SHUTTLE 9 | 2026-07-11 | 33d | $3,919 | $5,728 |
| ONE | DP WORLD KOCHI | 005W | NCI | 2026-07-12 | 36d | $4,265 | $5,715 |
| CMA | CMA CGM CAIMEP | 0BYPGS1MA | KCM2CNC/KILIMA | 2026-07-15 | 44d | $3,739 | $6,164 |
| CMA | CMA CGM CAIMEP | 0BYPGS1MA | KCM2CNC/KILIMA | 2026-07-15 | 44d | $3,739 | $6,164 |
| ONE | EVER LIBRA | 085W | NCI | 2026-07-16 | 32d | $4,265 | $5,715 |
| MSC | MSC ISTANBUL | FY629A | AFRICA EXPRESS | 2026-07-18 | 28d | $4,600 | $5,950 |
| MAERSK | ESL DANA | 629S | ASIA SHUTTLE 9 | 2026-07-18 | 33d | $4,145 | $6,166 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Mombasa 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 Mombasa is $8,164 for a 40ft HC container and $4,739 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Mombasa takes around 45 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, MAERSK, ONE, CMA, HPL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 46 live sailings on the Shanghai → Mombasa lane, with multiple departures every week.