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ColombiaFreight rates from Shanghai to Cartagena.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Cartagena (COCTG), 27 to 37 days in transit. Prices as of 7 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Cartagena
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 | $8,647 | $10,229 | 12 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $8,997 | $10,472 | 12 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $8,997 | $10,472 | 12 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 12 priced sailings updated 19 Oct 2026 to 7 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Cartagena 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 Cartagena
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MSCSapphire · AMBERJACK SERVICE | 11 Nov 2026 | 8 Dec 2026 | 27 d | $8,647 | $8,997 | $8,997 |
 COSCO | 29 Nov 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | 37 d | $9,115 | $9,330 | $9,330 |
 Hapag-Lloyd | 17 Nov 2026 | 14 Dec 2026 | 27 d | $9,395 | $9,475 | $9,475 |
| COSCO | 22 Nov 2026 | 29 Dec 2026 | 37 d | $9,265 | $9,630 | $9,630 |
 CMA CGM | 15 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 37 d | $9,644 | $9,844 | $9,844 |
| COSCO | 15 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 37 d | $9,565 | $9,930 | $9,930 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Tenere · PEX2 | 14 Nov 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 | 37 d | $10,814 | $11,014 | $11,014 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Esmeralda · PEX2 | 21 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 37 d | $10,814 | $11,014 | $11,014 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Cartagena
4 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 7 | 37 d | $9,644 | $9,844 | $9,844 |
| COSCO | 3 | 37 d | $9,115 | $9,330 | $9,330 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 1 | 27 d | $9,395 | $9,475 | $9,475 |
| MSC | 1 | 27 d | $8,647 | $8,997 | $8,997 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Cartagena
On Shanghai to Cartagena the cheapest ocean freight we see is $8,647 for a 20GP, $8,997 for a 40GP and $8,997 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 12 sailings is $10,472; the cheapest is $8,997 and the dearest $11,514. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $2,517 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 Cartagena
12 sailings from Shanghai to Cartagena carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 5 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 27 to 37 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC.
By sea Shanghai to Cartagena is 8,982 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 26.7 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 Cartagena: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 19 Oct 2026 and 7 Nov 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Shanghai to Cartagena above: it asks the carriers and forwarders connected to Navo at the moment you search.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Cartagena?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Cartagena is $8,647 per 20GP, $8,997 per 40GP and $8,997 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 Cartagena take?
Carriers schedule 27 to 37 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 8,982 nm, about 26.7 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Cartagena?
CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC 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 Colombia, from China, to Colombia. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Cartagena shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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