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ArgentinaFreight rates from Shanghai to Buenos Aires.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Buenos Aires (ARBUE), 38 to 55 days in transit. Prices as of 28 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Buenos Aires
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Buenos Aires
Ocean freight per container in USD. Carrier prices are port to port before local charges; live quotes keep the terms the provider quoted. Reference prices with date and source, not an offer.
| Container | Source | From | Median | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP | Navo Rates | $3,225 | $5,214 | 34 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $4,030 | $5,514 | 34 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $3,968 | $5,514 | 34 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 35 priced sailings updated 21 Sep 2026 to 28 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Buenos Aires by shipping type
Lowest price we hold on this lane, in USD. Source: Navo Rates. Reference prices, not an offer: run a live search for a price you can book.
Other shipping types
- FTLFull truck load
- LTLLess than truck load
- BulkDry bulk and break bulk
- RoRoVehicles and rolling cargo
- Rail freightContainers and wagons by rail
Estimates: Navo Rates formula from comparable lanes, distance and fuel prices (VLSFO $816.5 per tonne, 2026-11-11), USD. Indicative, not bookable: request a rate on Navo Mesh or run a live search.
Road, bulk, RoRo and rail prices depend on cargo, weight and dates: open a live search or request rates on Navo Mesh below.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Buenos Aires
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapag-LloydZim Norfolk · AS3 | 12 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 39 d · via | n/a | n/a | $3,968 |
 COSCOCosco Malaysia | 14 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 46 d | $3,865 | $4,030 | $4,030 |
| COSCOCosco Malaysia | 21 Nov 2026 | 6 Jan 2027 | 46 d | $3,865 | $4,030 | $4,030 |
 HMM | 17 Nov 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | 49 d | $3,225 | $4,035 | $4,035 |
| COSCO | 14 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 46 d | $3,815 | $4,130 | $4,130 |
| COSCO | 21 Nov 2026 | 6 Jan 2027 | 46 d | $3,815 | $4,130 | $4,130 |
| HMMHmm Juniper · FIL | 11 Nov 2026 | 3 Jan 2027 | 53 d · via | $4,010 | $4,320 | n/a |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 13 Nov 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 | 40 d | $4,313 | $4,513 | $4,513 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Buenos Aires
6 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Buenos Aires
The lowest container shipping cost from Shanghai to Buenos Aires we have on record is $3,225 for a 20GP, $4,030 for a 40GP and $3,968 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 34 sailings is $5,514; the cheapest is $3,968 and the dearest $10,215. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $6,247 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Shanghai to Buenos Aires
35 sailings from Shanghai to Buenos Aires carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 27 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 38 to 55 days port to port; 18 of the 35 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen and HMM.
By sea Shanghai to Buenos Aires is 11,304 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait, about 33.6 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Buenos Aires: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 21 Sep 2026 and 28 Oct 2026. Each figure is a list price for one sailing, not an offer: availability and the final price are confirmed when you request a quote.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 28 Oct 2026. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Buenos Aires?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Buenos Aires is $3,225 per 20GP, $4,030 per 40GP and $3,968 per 40HC. Carrier prices are port to port, before local charges. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.
How long does shipping from Shanghai to Buenos Aires take?
Carriers schedule 38 to 55 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 11,304 nm, about 33.6 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Buenos Aires?
CMA CGM, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen and HMM have priced sailings or quotes on this lane.
Can I book these freight rates?
No, they are reference prices from Navo Rates with their date. To book, run a live search or request a quote: the price you get there is confirmed by the carrier or forwarder.
What is included in the price?
Carrier prices cover ocean freight for one container, port to port. Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
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All lanes: freight rates by country, China to Argentina, from China, to Argentina. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Buenos Aires shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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