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Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Barcelona (ESBCN), 35 to 52 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 Barcelona
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Barcelona
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 | $2,820 | $3,293 | 39 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $3,840 | $4,504 | 43 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $3,840 | $4,662 | 40 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 43 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 14 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Barcelona
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaerskBrisbane Maersk · AE11 | 11 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 35 d | $3,260 | $3,840 | $3,840 |
| Hapag-LloydMarstal Maersk · NE1 | 15 Nov 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 | 35 d · via | n/a | $4,235 | $4,235 |
| MSC | 12 Nov 2026 | 3 Jan 2027 | 52 d | $3,445 | $4,290 | $4,290 |
| MSCMsc Claude Girardet | 12 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 43 d | $3,250 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| MSCYm Wellbeing | 12 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 43 d | $3,250 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| ONE | 12 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 46 d | $2,820 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| MSCMsc Claude Girardet | 19 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 43 d | $3,250 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| MSCYm Wellbeing | 19 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 43 d | $3,250 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Barcelona
8 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Barcelona
The lowest container shipping cost from Shanghai to Barcelona we have on record is $2,820 for a 20GP, $3,840 for a 40GP and $3,840 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 40 sailings is $4,662; the cheapest is $3,840 and the dearest $5,939. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $2,099 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 Barcelona
43 sailings from Shanghai to Barcelona carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 7 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 35 to 52 days port to port; 41 of the 43 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: MSC, CMA CGM, ONE, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, HMM and Maersk.
By sea Shanghai to Barcelona is 8,871 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca, about 26.4 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 Barcelona: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 14 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Shanghai to Barcelona 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 Barcelona?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Barcelona is $2,820 per 20GP, $3,840 per 40GP and $3,840 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 Barcelona take?
Carriers schedule 35 to 52 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 8,871 nm, about 26.4 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Barcelona?
MSC, CMA CGM, ONE, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, 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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- Qingdao to Barcelona40HC $3,940
- Ningbo to Barcelona40HC $3,735
Port Klang to Barcelona40HC $4,051- Dalian to Barcelona40HC $4,440
Haiphong to Barcelona40HC $3,550- Yantian to Barcelona40HC $3,735
- Xiamen to Barcelona40HC $4,500
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All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Barcelona shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.