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Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Hong Kong (HKHKG) to Hamburg (DEHAM), 29 to 63 days in transit. Prices as of 26 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Hong Kong to Hamburg
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Container shipping cost Hong Kong to Hamburg
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 | $2,400 | $2,829 | 23 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $3,700 | $4,426 | 29 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $3,700 | $4,426 | 29 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 29 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 7 Oct 2026 to 26 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Hong Kong to Hamburg
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOCL | 15 Nov 2026 | 14 Dec 2026 | 29 d | $2,400 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| OOCL | 22 Nov 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 | 29 d | $2,400 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Hapag-LloydOne Splendour · AN2 | 22 Nov 2026 | 7 Jan 2027 | 46 d · via | n/a | $3,719 | $3,719 |
| Hapag-LloydOne Sphere · AN1 | 15 Nov 2026 | 4 Jan 2027 | 51 d · via | $2,527 | $3,919 | $3,919 |
| Hapag-LloydCap San Maleas · ASE | 18 Nov 2026 | 11 Jan 2027 | 55 d · via | $2,527 | $3,919 | $3,919 |
| Hapag-LloydXiamen Express · AS2 | 21 Nov 2026 | 18 Jan 2027 | 59 d · via | $2,527 | $3,919 | $3,919 |
| Hapag-LloydCap San Artemissio · ASE | 26 Nov 2026 | 18 Jan 2027 | 54 d · via | $2,527 | $3,919 | $3,919 |
| Hapag-LloydMsc Elenoire · AN2 | 13 Nov 2026 | 24 Dec 2026 | 41 d · via | n/a | $4,219 | $4,219 |
Shipping lines from Hong Kong to Hamburg
3 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-Lloyd | 13 | 41 d | $2,527 | $3,719 | $3,719 |
| ONE | 10 | 52 d | $2,829 | $4,426 | $4,426 |
| OOCL | 6 | 29 d | $2,400 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Container shipping cost from Hong Kong to Hamburg
Shipping a container from Hong Kong to Hamburg starts at $2,400 for a 20GP, $3,700 for a 40GP and $3,700 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
The median 40ft price over 29 sailings is $4,426; the cheapest is $3,700 and the dearest $5,129. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $1,429 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Hong Kong to Hamburg
Carriers list 29 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 29 to 63 days port to port; 3 of the 29 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and OOCL.
By sea Hong Kong to Hamburg is 10,067 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 30.0 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 Hamburg: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 7 Oct 2026 and 26 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 26 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 Hong Kong to Hamburg?
The lowest price we hold for Hong Kong to Hamburg is $2,400 per 20GP, $3,700 per 40GP and $3,700 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 Hamburg take?
Carriers schedule 29 to 63 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,067 nm, about 30.0 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Hong Kong to Hamburg?
Hapag-Lloyd, ONE 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 Hamburg shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.