26 sailings · 5 carriers · transit 23–34 days
40HC $4,749 · 20ft $4,449 · ~34 days · CMA
This week there are 26 sailings from Shekou to Durban across 5 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,583 with MAERSK, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM | TO BE NAMED | 34W | SA1 | 2026-07-09 | 23d | $2,860 | $3,910 |
| MAERSK | X-Press Pisces | 629S | ASIA SHUTTLE 3 | 2026-07-14 | 23d | $3,088 | — |
| MAERSK | X-Press Pisces | 629S | ASIA SHUTTLE 3 | 2026-07-14 | 23d | $3,088 | — |
| CMA | GUANG XING 958 | 341I7N | CNXMN05/SHAKA2 | 2026-07-15 | 30d | $3,949 | $4,149 |
| CMA | GUANG XING 958 | 341I7N | CNXMN05/SHAKA2 | 2026-07-15 | 30d | $3,949 | $4,149 |
| ONE | NAVIOS LAPIS | 014W | SAC | 2026-07-16 | 23d | $3,050 | $3,650 |
| ZIM | NAVIOS LAPIS | 21W | SA1 | 2026-07-16 | 23d | $2,860 | $3,910 |
| ONE | NAVIOS LAPIS | 014W | SAC | 2026-07-16 | 23d | $3,050 | $3,650 |
Rates on the Shekou → Durban 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 Durban is $4,749 for a 40ft HC container and $4,449 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shekou to Durban takes around 34 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include ZIM, MAERSK, CMA, ONE, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 26 live sailings on the Shekou → Durban lane, with multiple departures every week.