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GermanyFreight rates from Shanghai to Hamburg.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Hamburg (DEHAM), 36 to 69 days in transit. Prices as of 7 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Hamburg
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Hamburg
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 | $1,800 | $2,394 | 73 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
| 20GP | Navo Rates | $1,610 | $2,394 | 116 quotes, 20 Oct 2026 to 10 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $2,735 | $3,650 | 71 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $2,735 | $3,706 | 73 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $1,944 | $3,850 | 361 quotes, 20 Oct 2026 to 10 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 20GP | Navo Rates | $1,750 | · | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $3,040 | $3,708 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Source: Navo Rates, 73 priced sailings updated 18 Oct 2026 to 7 Nov 2026, plus searches on this lane 20 Oct 2026 to 10 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Hamburg 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 Hamburg
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapag-LloydManila Express · NE2 | 20 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 39 d | $2,335 | $2,735 | $2,735 |
 MaerskManila Express · AE1 | 13 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 45 d | $1,800 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
 OOCLCma Cgm Pantheon · LL5 | 14 Nov 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | 45 d | $2,209 | $3,309 | $3,309 |
 MSCMsc Leanne · LION | 13 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 37 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
 CMA CGMEver Given | 13 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 42 d | $2,225 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
 COSCO | 14 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 38 d | $2,275 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| CMA CGMEver Given | 14 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 41 d | $2,225 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| CMA CGMEver Given | 14 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 42 d | $2,225 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Hamburg
9 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Evergreen | 16 | 46 d | $2,550 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| CMA CGM | 13 | 41 d | $2,225 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| COSCO | 12 | 36 d | $2,275 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| MSC | 10 | 37 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
 ONE | 9 | 48 d | $2,394 | $3,706 | $3,706 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 6 | 39 d | $2,335 | $2,735 | $2,735 |
 Yang Ming | 3 | 53 d | $2,425 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
| Maersk | 2 | 45 d | $1,800 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| OOCL | 2 | 41 d | $2,209 | $3,309 | $3,309 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Hamburg
Shipping a container from Shanghai to Hamburg starts at $1,610 for a 20GP, $2,735 for a 40GP and $1,944 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
Across 73 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $2,735 to $6,025, with a median of $3,706. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 120% more on a different sailing.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking. Prices from searches keep the terms the provider quoted, some include local charges or door delivery.
Shipping from Shanghai to Hamburg
73 sailings from Shanghai to Hamburg carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 6 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 36 to 69 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, Maersk and OOCL.
By sea Shanghai to Hamburg is 10,842 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 32.3 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 Hamburg: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 18 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.
Navo Rates also holds the prices returned to searches on this lane between 20 Oct 2026 and 10 Nov 2026.
Market index figures are regional averages for the trade, not a price from a carrier. They are shown for reference only and cannot be booked.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Shanghai to Hamburg 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 Hamburg?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Hamburg is $1,610 per 20GP, $2,735 per 40GP and $1,944 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 Hamburg take?
Carriers schedule 36 to 69 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,842 nm, about 32.3 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Hamburg?
Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, Maersk and OOCL 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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