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United KingdomFreight rates from Shanghai to London Gateway.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to London Gateway (GBLGP), 36 to 49 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 London Gateway
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 | $1,733 | $2,165 | 7 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $3,016 | $3,340 | 7 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $2,735 | $3,438 | 12 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 12 priced sailings updated 20 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Shanghai to London Gateway 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 London Gateway
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapag-LloydAl Dhail · NE3 | 21 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 36 d | n/a | n/a | $2,735 |
| Hapag-LloydSpeed · NE3 | 11 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 39 d | n/a | n/a | $2,835 |
 MaerskMaersk Cincinnati · AE3 | 13 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 37 d | $1,733 | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| MaerskMaersk Cincinnati · AE3 | 11 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 38 d | $1,737 | $3,024 | $3,024 |
| MaerskSpeed · AE3 | 11 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 38 d | $1,737 | $3,024 | $3,024 |
 MSCMsc Leanne · LION | 13 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 49 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| Hapag-LloydUnayzah Express · NE3 | 23 Nov 2026 | 3 Jan 2027 | 41 d | n/a | n/a | $3,535 |
 CMA CGMEver Acme · FAL6/NEWMO | 15 Nov 2026 | 3 Jan 2027 | 49 d · via | $2,900 | $4,175 | $4,175 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to London Gateway
4 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-Lloyd | 5 | 36 d | n/a | n/a | $2,735 |
| CMA CGM | 3 | 42 d | $2,900 | $4,175 | $4,175 |
| Maersk | 3 | 37 d | $1,733 | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| MSC | 1 | 49 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to London Gateway
The lowest container shipping cost from Shanghai to London Gateway we have on record is $1,733 for a 20GP, $3,016 for a 40GP and $2,735 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 12 sailings is $3,438; the cheapest is $2,735 and the dearest $5,275. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $2,540 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 London Gateway
Carriers list 12 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 36 to 49 days port to port; 9 of the 12 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk and MSC.
By sea Shanghai to London Gateway is 10,518 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 31.3 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 London Gateway: 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 London Gateway?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to London Gateway is $1,733 per 20GP, $3,016 per 40GP and $2,735 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 London Gateway take?
Carriers schedule 36 to 49 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,518 nm, about 31.3 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to London Gateway?
Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk and MSC 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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All lanes: freight rates by country, China to United Kingdom, from China, to United Kingdom. Distance and transit: Shanghai to London Gateway shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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