Freight rates from Shanghai to Berlin.
Ocean freight for 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Berlin (DEBER). Prices as of 1 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Berlin
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Berlin
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 | Live quotes (Navo search) | $3,029 | $4,100 | 5 quotes, 1 Nov 2026 to 1 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40HC | Market index | $3,204 | $3,456 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Sources: quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (1 Nov 2026 to 1 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Berlin
2 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-Lloydlive quote | · | · | n/a | n/a | $4,333 |
| ONElive quote | · | · | n/a | n/a | $4,176 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Berlin
On Shanghai to Berlin the cheapest ocean freight we see is $3,029 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 Shanghai to Berlin
Carriers on the lane: Hapag-Lloyd and ONE.
Shanghai and Berlin are 8,385 km apart in a straight line. At least one end is an inland point, so the price usually includes a truck or rail leg to or from the port.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Berlin: where the numbers come from
Navo Rates also holds the prices returned to searches on this lane between 1 Nov 2026 and 1 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Shanghai to Berlin 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 Berlin?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Berlin is $3,029 per 40HC, on the terms the provider quoted. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Berlin?
Hapag-Lloyd and ONE 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?
Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
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