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SpainFreight rates from Shanghai to Valencia.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Valencia (ESVLC), 23 to 55 days in transit. Prices as of 10 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Valencia
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 | $2,820 | $3,460 | 63 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $4,040 | $4,685 | 66 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $4,040 | $4,935 | 63 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 68 priced sailings updated 10 Oct 2026 to 10 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Valencia 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 Valencia
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MaerskBrisbane Maersk · AE11 | 11 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $3,460 | $4,040 | $4,040 |
 MSC | 12 Nov 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 | 39 d | $3,445 | $4,290 | $4,290 |
 HMMHmm Hanbada · MP2 | 13 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 43 d | $3,152 | $4,304 | n/a |
| MSCMsc Claude Girardet | 12 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 46 d | $3,250 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| MSCMsc Samar | 12 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 46 d | $3,250 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
 ONE | 12 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 44 d | $2,820 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| MSCMsc Claude Girardet | 19 Nov 2026 | 4 Jan 2027 | 46 d | $3,250 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| MSCMsc Gemma | 19 Nov 2026 | 4 Jan 2027 | 46 d | $3,250 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Valencia
10 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | 19 | 28 d | $3,250 | $4,290 | $4,290 |
 CMA CGM | 14 | 38 d | $3,939 | $4,939 | $4,939 |
 Evergreen | 9 | 43 d | $3,719 | $4,538 | $4,538 |
| ONE | 7 | 39 d | $2,820 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| HMM | 5 | 43 d | $3,152 | $4,304 | n/a |
 Hapag-Lloyd | 5 | 23 d | n/a | $4,635 | $4,635 |
 Yang Ming | 4 | 44 d | $3,200 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
 COSCO | 3 | 33 d | $3,800 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Maersk | 1 | 31 d | $3,460 | $4,040 | $4,040 |
 OOCL | 1 | 55 d | $3,503 | $4,503 | $4,503 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Valencia
The lowest container shipping cost from Shanghai to Valencia we have on record is $2,820 for a 20GP, $4,040 for a 40GP and $4,040 for a 40HC.
Across 63 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $4,040 to $6,025, with a median of $4,935. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 49% more on a different sailing.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Shanghai to Valencia
68 sailings from Shanghai to Valencia carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 10 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 23 to 55 days port to port; 65 of the 68 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: MSC, CMA CGM, Evergreen, ONE, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, COSCO, Maersk and OOCL.
By sea Shanghai to Valencia is 8,948 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca, about 26.6 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 Valencia: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 10 Oct 2026 and 10 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 10 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 Valencia?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Valencia is $2,820 per 20GP, $4,040 per 40GP and $4,040 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 Valencia take?
Carriers schedule 23 to 55 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 8,948 nm, about 26.6 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Valencia?
MSC, CMA CGM, Evergreen, ONE, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, COSCO, 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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- Ningbo to Valencia40HC from$3,940
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- Qingdao to Valencia40HC from$4,235
Haiphong to Valencia40HC from$3,550- Xiamen to Valencia40HC from$4,500
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All lanes: freight rates by country, China to Spain, from China, to Spain. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Valencia shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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