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Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Durban (ZADUR), 22 to 33 days in transit. Prices as of 28 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Durban
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 | $4,500 | $5,599 | 41 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $5,915 | $8,050 | 42 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $5,915 | $8,200 | 38 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 42 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 14 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Durban
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOCLXin Yang Shan · SAF3 | 14 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 28 d | $4,690 | $6,000 | $5,915 |
| OOCLXin Yang Shan | 15 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 28 d | $4,690 | $5,915 | n/a |
| OOCLXin Yang Shan | 17 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 26 d | n/a | $6,100 | n/a |
| OOCLSunny Phoenix · SAF2 | 12 Nov 2026 | 8 Dec 2026 | 26 d | $4,810 | $6,120 | $6,120 |
| OOCLSunny Phoenix · SAF2 | 14 Nov 2026 | 8 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $4,930 | $6,195 | $6,195 |
| OOCL | 13 Nov 2026 | 6 Dec 2026 | 23 d | $4,850 | $7,100 | $7,100 |
| CMA CGM | 13 Nov 2026 | 7 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $4,665 | $7,115 | $7,115 |
| ONE | 13 Nov 2026 | 7 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $6,090 | $7,165 | $7,165 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Durban
6 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Durban
On Shanghai to Durban the cheapest ocean freight we see is $4,500 for a 20GP, $5,915 for a 40GP and $5,915 for a 40HC.
Across 38 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $5,915 to $9,924, with a median of $8,200. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 68% more on a different sailing.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Shanghai to Durban
42 sailings from Shanghai to Durban carry a published price between 12 Nov 2026 and 14 Dec 2026, 40 of them in the next 30 days.
Scheduled transit is 22 to 33 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, OOCL, MSC, ONE, PIL and ZIM.
By sea Shanghai to Durban is 7,031 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 20.9 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 Durban: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 14 Oct 2026 and 28 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 28 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 Shanghai to Durban?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Durban is $4,500 per 20GP, $5,915 per 40GP and $5,915 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 Durban take?
Carriers schedule 22 to 33 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 7,031 nm, about 20.9 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Durban?
CMA CGM, OOCL, MSC, ONE, PIL and ZIM 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 Durban
- Qingdao to Durban40HC $6,345
- Ningbo to Durban40HC $5,849
- Xiamen to Durban40HC $6,055
- Yantian to Durban40HC $7,749
Busan to Durban40HC $4,510- Dalian to Durban40HC $5,410
All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Durban shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.