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Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Antwerp (BEANR), 38 to 56 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Antwerp
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Antwerp
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 | $1,800 | $2,400 | 65 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $2,735 | $3,806 | 65 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $2,735 | $3,806 | 64 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Market index | $3,040 | $3,450 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Sources: published carrier prices on 65 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 12 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026); quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (28 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Antwerp
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-LloydManila Express · NE2 | 16 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 46 d | $2,335 | $2,735 | $2,735 |
| Hapag-LloydManila Express · NE2 | 20 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 42 d | $2,335 | $2,735 | $2,735 |
| MaerskManila Express · AE1 | 13 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 49 d | $1,800 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| OOCLCma Cgm Pantheon · LL5 | 14 Nov 2026 | 4 Jan 2027 | 49 d | $2,205 | $3,309 | $3,308 |
| OOCLEver Even · LL7 | 12 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 41 d | $2,209 | $3,309 | $3,309 |
| MSCMsc Leanne · LION | 13 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 44 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| COSCO | 14 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 38 d | $2,275 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| COSCO | 19 Nov 2026 | 3 Jan 2027 | 45 d | $2,275 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Antwerp
9 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Antwerp
The lowest container shipping cost from Shanghai to Antwerp we have on record is $1,800 for a 20GP, $2,735 for a 40GP and $2,735 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 64 sailings is $3,806; the cheapest is $2,735 and the dearest $6,025. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $3,290 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 Antwerp
65 sailings from Shanghai to Antwerp carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 6 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 38 to 56 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, OOCL, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, HMM and Maersk.
By sea Shanghai to Antwerp is 10,569 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 Shanghai to Antwerp: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 12 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.
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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Shanghai to Antwerp above: it asks the carriers and forwarders connected to Navo at the moment you search.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Antwerp?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Antwerp is $1,800 per 20GP, $2,735 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 Antwerp take?
Carriers schedule 38 to 56 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,569 nm, about 31.5 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Antwerp?
CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, OOCL, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, HMM and Maersk 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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More freight rates to Antwerp
- Yantian to Antwerp40HC $2,650
- Ningbo to Antwerp40HC $2,650
- Qingdao to Antwerp40HC $2,735
- Dalian to Antwerp40HC $3,340
Hong Kong to Antwerp40HC $3,732- Xiamen to Antwerp40HC $3,000
Haiphong to Antwerp40HC $3,519- Ho Chi Minh City to Antwerp40HC $3,626
All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Antwerp shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.