Netherlands
ChinaFreight rates from Rotterdam to Shanghai.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 40HC from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Shanghai (CNSHA). Prices as of 5 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Rotterdam to Shanghai
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $2,742 | $2,742 | 4 quotes, 5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
Source: Navo Rates, searches on this lane 5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Rotterdam to Shanghai 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.
Container shipping cost from Rotterdam to Shanghai
The lowest container shipping cost from Rotterdam to Shanghai we have on record is $2,742 for a 40HC.
Prices from searches keep the terms the provider quoted: some are port to port, some include local charges, customs or door delivery. Check the terms in a live search before you compare.
Shipping from Rotterdam to Shanghai
By sea Rotterdam to Shanghai is 10,589 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 31.5 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Rotterdam to Shanghai: where the numbers come from
Navo Rates also holds the prices returned to searches on this lane between 5 Nov 2026 and 5 Nov 2026.
Market index figures are regional averages for the trade, not a price from a carrier. They are shown for reference only and cannot be booked.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 5 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 Rotterdam to Shanghai?
The lowest price we hold for Rotterdam to Shanghai is $2,742 per 40HC, on the terms the provider quoted. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.
How long does shipping from Rotterdam to Shanghai take?
The sea distance is 10,589 nm, about 31.5 days at 14 knots without port calls. Liner services add calls and transhipment.
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?
Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
Reverse: freight rates Shanghai to Rotterdam
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All lanes: freight rates by country, Netherlands to China, from Netherlands, to China. Distance and transit: Rotterdam to Shanghai shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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