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VietnamFreight rates from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN), 5 to 12 days in transit. Prices as of 10 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City
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 | $550 | $905 | 21 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $900 | $1,755 | 21 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $900 | $1,755 | 21 sailings, updated 10 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 21 priced sailings updated 16 Oct 2026 to 10 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ONEWan Hai 331 · CTP | 11 Nov 2026 | 22 Nov 2026 | 11 d | $550 | $900 | $900 |
| ONEWan Hai 331 · CTP | 12 Nov 2026 | 23 Nov 2026 | 11 d | $550 | $900 | $900 |
| ONEWan Hai 331 · CTP | 13 Nov 2026 | 24 Nov 2026 | 11 d | $550 | $900 | $900 |
| ONEWan Hai 331 · CTP | 15 Nov 2026 | 27 Nov 2026 | 12 d | $550 | $900 | $900 |
| ONEWan Hai 331 · CTP | 17 Nov 2026 | 28 Nov 2026 | 11 d | $550 | $900 | $900 |
| ONEBright Sakura · CTP | 21 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 12 d | $550 | $900 | $900 |
| ONEBright Sakura · CTP | 22 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 11 d | $550 | $900 | $900 |
| ONEBright Sakura · CTP | 24 Nov 2026 | 5 Dec 2026 | 11 d | $550 | $900 | $900 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City
Shipping a container from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City starts at $550 for a 20GP, $900 for a 40GP and $900 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
Across 21 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $900 to $2,680, with a median of $1,755. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 198% 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 Ho Chi Minh City
21 sailings from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 11 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 5 to 12 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: ONE, OOCL, CNC, Maersk and MSC.
By sea Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is 1,709 nautical miles, about 5.1 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 Ho Chi Minh City: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 16 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 Ho Chi Minh City?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City is $550 per 20GP, $900 per 40GP and $900 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 Ho Chi Minh City take?
Carriers schedule 5 to 12 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 1,709 nm, about 5.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City?
ONE, OOCL, CNC, 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 Vietnam, from China, to Vietnam. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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