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Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Hong Kong (HKHKG) to Cape Town (ZACPT), 24 to 25 days in transit. Prices as of , with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Hong Kong to Cape Town
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Container shipping cost Hong Kong to Cape Town
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 | Carrier sailings | $4,880 | $7,187 | 3 sailings, updated |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $7,680 | $8,774 | 3 sailings, updated |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $7,680 | $8,774 | 3 sailings, updated |
Sources: published carrier prices on 3 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated undefined undefined 9999 to ). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Hong Kong to Cape Town
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
Container shipping cost from Hong Kong to Cape Town
On Hong Kong to Cape Town the cheapest ocean freight we see is $4,880 for a 20GP, $7,680 for a 40GP and $7,680 for a 40HC.
Across 3 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $7,680 to $8,774, with a median of $8,774. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 14% 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 Hong Kong to Cape Town
3 sailings from Hong Kong to Cape Town carry a published price between 16 Nov 2026 and 17 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 24 to 25 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: COSCO and OOCL.
By sea Hong Kong to Cape Town is 6,992 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait, about 20.8 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Hong Kong to Cape Town: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between undefined undefined 9999 and . 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 the build date. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Cape Town?
The lowest price we hold for Hong Kong to Cape Town is $4,880 per 20GP, $7,680 per 40GP and $7,680 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 Hong Kong to Cape Town take?
Carriers schedule 24 to 25 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 6,992 nm, about 20.8 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Hong Kong to Cape Town?
COSCO 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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All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Hong Kong to Cape Town shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.