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Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Busan (KRPUS), 2 to 10 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 Busan
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Busan
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 | $200 | $200 | 14 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $300 | $300 | 14 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $300 | $300 | 14 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 14 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 26 Sep 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Busan
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONEConti Contessa · AX4 | 11 Nov 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | 5 d | $200 | $300 | $300 |
| ONEOne Trust · FE4 | 11 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | 3 d | $200 | $300 | $300 |
| ONEConti Contessa · AX4 | 12 Nov 2026 | 17 Nov 2026 | 5 d | $200 | $300 | $300 |
| ONEOne Trust · FE4 | 14 Nov 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | 2 d | $200 | $300 | $300 |
| ONEOne Infinity · FE4 | 22 Nov 2026 | 24 Nov 2026 | 2 d | $200 | $300 | $300 |
| ONEHyundai Courage · AX4 | 24 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 9 d | $200 | $300 | $300 |
| ONEHyundai Courage · AX4 | 25 Nov 2026 | 4 Dec 2026 | 9 d | $200 | $300 | $300 |
| ONEHyundai Courage · AX4 | 26 Nov 2026 | 4 Dec 2026 | 8 d | $200 | $300 | $300 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Busan
1 carrier with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | 14 | 2 d | $200 | $300 | $300 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Busan
The lowest container shipping cost from Shanghai to Busan we have on record is $200 for a 20GP, $300 for a 40GP and $300 for a 40HC.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Shanghai to Busan
Carriers list 14 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 2 to 10 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carrier on the lane: ONE.
By sea Shanghai to Busan is 469 nautical miles, about 1.4 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 Busan: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 26 Sep 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 Busan 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 Busan?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Busan is $200 per 20GP, $300 per 40GP and $300 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 Busan take?
Carriers schedule 2 to 10 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 469 nm, about 1.4 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Busan?
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?
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: Shanghai to Busan shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.