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PanamaFreight rates from Shanghai to Balboa.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Balboa (PABLB), 24 to 36 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Balboa
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 | $5,355 | $6,980 | 25 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $5,830 | $7,360 | 25 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $5,830 | $7,360 | 25 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 25 priced sailings updated 20 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Balboa 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 Balboa
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Yang MingEver Lucent | 22 Nov 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $5,565 | $5,830 | $5,830 |
| Yang MingEver Lucent | 29 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $5,565 | $5,830 | $5,830 |
 MaerskGunvor Maersk · AC3 | 19 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 36 d | $5,355 | $5,855 | $5,855 |
| MaerskMaersk Emerald · AC3 | 20 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 28 d | $5,355 | $5,855 | $5,855 |
| Yang Ming | 22 Nov 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $5,715 | $6,130 | $6,130 |
| Yang Ming | 29 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $5,715 | $6,130 | $6,130 |
| Yang MingEver Liberal | 15 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $5,865 | $6,230 | $6,230 |
| Yang MingEver Liberal | 22 Nov 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $5,865 | $6,230 | $6,230 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Balboa
On Shanghai to Balboa the cheapest ocean freight we see is $5,355 for a 20GP, $5,830 for a 40GP and $5,830 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 25 sailings is $7,360; the cheapest is $5,830 and the dearest $11,014. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $5,184 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 Balboa
25 sailings from Shanghai to Balboa carry a published price between 14 Nov 2026 and 12 Dec 2026, 24 of them in the next 30 days.
Scheduled transit is 24 to 36 days port to port; 21 of the 25 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: Yang Ming, CMA CGM, Evergreen and Maersk.
By sea Shanghai to Balboa is 8,654 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 25.8 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 Balboa: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 20 Oct 2026 and 30 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 30 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 Balboa?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Balboa is $5,355 per 20GP, $5,830 per 40GP and $5,830 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 Balboa take?
Carriers schedule 24 to 36 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 8,654 nm, about 25.8 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Balboa?
Yang Ming, CMA CGM, Evergreen 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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- Qingdao to Balboa40HC from$5,855
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All lanes: freight rates by country, China to Panama, from China, to Panama. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Balboa shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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