Hong Kong → Hamburg freight rate

69 sailings · 5 carriers · transit 36–61 days

40HC $5,540 · 20ft $3,640 · ~46 days · EMC

This week there are 69 sailings from Hong Kong to Hamburg across 5 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,988 with CMA, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 36 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Best tracked on-time performance: 88% (YML, 8 sailings).

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
OOCLSING PING034SPHKG2026-07-0848d$3,663$6,227
OOCLGUANG XING 198013NPHKG2026-07-0848d$3,663$6,227
OOCLSING PING035SPHKG2026-07-0947d$3,663$6,227
ONEMSC AINOFI626ASX12026-07-0960d$3,546$5,612
CMAOOCL LAVENDER0R10UW1MASAX/OCR2026-07-1036d$3,495$6,149
OOCLSING PING036SPHKG2026-07-1040d$3,753$6,257
ONEEMMANUEL P011SJSM2026-07-1059d$3,546$5,612
CMAKOTA ELOK1AAE7W1MASEAS/NEWMO2026-07-1047d$3,579$5,682

About this route

Rates on the Hong Kong → Hamburg 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Hamburg?

The current ocean spot rate from Hong Kong to Hamburg is $5,540 for a 40ft HC container and $3,640 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Hong Kong to Hamburg take?

Ocean transit from Hong Kong to Hamburg takes around 46 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Hong Kong to Hamburg?

Carriers currently sailing this route include OOCL, ONE, CMA, HPL, EMC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Hong Kong to Hamburg?

We track 69 live sailings on the Hong Kong → Hamburg lane, with multiple departures every week.

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