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Freight rates from Shanghai to Djibouti.

FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Djibouti (DJJIB), 22 to 33 days in transit. Prices as of 9 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.

20GP from$4,137lowest seen, USD
40GP from$5,887lowest seen, USD
40HC from$7,068lowest seen, USD
Transit22-33 dscheduled, port to port

Container shipping cost Shanghai to Djibouti

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.

ContainerSourceFromMedianBasis
20GPNavo Rates$4,137$5,7706 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026
40GPNavo Rates$5,887$7,9886 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026
40HCNavo Rates$7,068$9,0145 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026

Source: Navo Rates, 6 priced sailings updated 13 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.

Freight rates from Shanghai to Djibouti 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

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 Djibouti

Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.

CarrierDepartsArrivesTransit20GP40GP40HC
Hapag-LloydAntonia Maersk · SE223 Nov 202621 Dec 202629 d · via$4,137$5,887n/a
MaerskMaersk Elba · AE1911 Nov 202614 Dec 202633 d · via$5,376$6,963$7,068
MaerskMaersk Elba · AE1913 Nov 202614 Dec 202631 d · via$5,376$6,963$7,068
CMA CGMCma Cgm Begonia · REX217 Nov 20269 Dec 202622 d$6,164$9,014$9,014
CMA CGMCma Cgm Esmeralda · REX224 Nov 202616 Dec 202622 d$6,164$9,014$9,014
CMA CGMCma Cgm Mercury · REX224 Nov 202616 Dec 202622 d$6,164$9,014$9,014

Shipping lines from Shanghai to Djibouti

3 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.

CarrierSailingsFastest20GP40GP40HC
CMA CGM322 d$6,164$9,014$9,014
Maersk231 d$5,376$6,963$7,068
Hapag-Lloyd129 d$4,137$5,887n/a

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Route, distance and time

5,985 nm via Strait of Malacca, 17.8 days at sea. Route map, Red Sea alternative and ECA waters.

Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Djibouti

The lowest container shipping cost from Shanghai to Djibouti we have on record is $4,137 for a 20GP, $5,887 for a 40GP and $7,068 for a 40HC.

The median 40ft price over 5 sailings is $9,014; the cheapest is $7,068 and the dearest $9,014. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $1,946 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 Djibouti

Carriers list 6 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.

Scheduled transit is 22 to 33 days port to port; 3 of the 6 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.

Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.

By sea Shanghai to Djibouti is 5,985 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 17.8 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 Djibouti: where the numbers come from

Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 13 Oct 2026 and 9 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 Djibouti 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 Djibouti?

The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Djibouti is $4,137 per 20GP, $5,887 per 40GP and $7,068 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 Djibouti take?

Carriers schedule 22 to 33 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,985 nm, about 17.8 days at 14 knots without port calls.

Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Djibouti?

CMA CGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd 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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