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JapanFreight rates from Shanghai to Yokohama.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Yokohama (JPYOK), 2 to 3 days in transit. Prices as of 8 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Yokohama
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Yokohama
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 | $460 | $460 | 15 sailings, updated 8 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $890 | $890 | 15 sailings, updated 8 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $890 | $890 | 15 sailings, updated 8 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 15 priced sailings updated 29 Oct 2026 to 8 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Yokohama 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 Yokohama
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 COSCOSnl Nanjing · SKT4 | 11 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | 3 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
| COSCOHecan · SKT5 | 12 Nov 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | 3 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
| COSCOAsiatic Quest · SKT5 | 13 Nov 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | 2 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
| COSCOEstima · SKT7 | 14 Nov 2026 | 17 Nov 2026 | 3 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
| COSCOConsilia · SKT2 | 16 Nov 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | 3 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
| COSCOSnl Nanjing · SKT4 | 18 Nov 2026 | 21 Nov 2026 | 3 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
| COSCOAsiatic Quest · SKT5 | 19 Nov 2026 | 22 Nov 2026 | 3 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
| COSCOEstima · SKT7 | 21 Nov 2026 | 24 Nov 2026 | 3 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Yokohama
The lowest container shipping cost from Shanghai to Yokohama we have on record is $460 for a 20GP, $890 for a 40GP and $890 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 15 sailings is $890; the cheapest is $890 and the dearest $1,300. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $410 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 Yokohama
15 sailings from Shanghai to Yokohama carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 28 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 2 to 3 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: COSCO and Maersk.
By sea Shanghai to Yokohama is 1,031 nautical miles, about 3.1 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 Yokohama: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 29 Oct 2026 and 8 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.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 8 Nov 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 Yokohama?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Yokohama is $460 per 20GP, $890 per 40GP and $890 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 Yokohama take?
Carriers schedule 2 to 3 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 1,031 nm, about 3.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Yokohama?
COSCO and Maersk 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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