Freight rates from Shanghai to Gdansk.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Gdansk (PLGDN), 37 to 52 days in transit. Prices as of 29 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Gdansk
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Gdansk
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 | $2,190 | $2,550 | 34 sailings, updated 29 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $2,935 | $3,850 | 39 sailings, updated 29 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $2,935 | $3,850 | 39 sailings, updated 29 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Live quotes (Navo search) | $2,600 | $3,712 | 70 quotes, 1 Nov 2026 to 10 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40HC | Market index | $2,945 | $3,574 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Sources: published carrier prices on 40 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 21 Oct 2026 to 29 Oct 2026); quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (1 Nov 2026 to 10 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Gdansk
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-LloydMoscow Maersk · NE1 | 22 Nov 2026 | 3 Jan 2027 | 41 d · via | n/a | $2,935 | $2,935 |
| Hapag-LloydMarstal Maersk · NE1 | 15 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 41 d · via | n/a | $3,035 | $3,035 |
| Hapag-LloydMoscow Maersk · NE1 | 22 Nov 2026 | 3 Jan 2027 | 41 d · via | n/a | $3,035 | $3,035 |
| Hapag-LloydMerete Maersk · NE1 | 24 Nov 2026 | 10 Jan 2027 | 46 d · via | n/a | $3,035 | $3,035 |
| COSCO | 17 Nov 2026 | 7 Jan 2027 | 51 d | $2,275 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| COSCO | 24 Nov 2026 | 14 Jan 2027 | 51 d | $2,275 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| MSC | 15 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 43 d | $2,190 | $3,390 | $3,390 |
| MSC | 18 Nov 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | 43 d | $2,190 | $3,390 | $3,390 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Gdansk
8 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Gdansk
On Shanghai to Gdansk the cheapest ocean freight we see is $2,190 for a 20GP, $2,935 for a 40GP and $2,600 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 39 sailings is $3,850; the cheapest is $2,935 and the dearest $5,325. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $2,390 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking. Prices from searches keep the terms the provider quoted, some include local charges or door delivery.
Shipping from Shanghai to Gdansk
Carriers list 40 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 37 to 52 days port to port; 34 of the 40 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: Evergreen, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, OOCL, COSCO, HMM and Maersk.
By sea Shanghai to Gdansk is 11,417 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 34.0 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 Gdansk: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 21 Oct 2026 and 29 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.
Navo Rates also holds the prices returned to searches on this lane between 1 Nov 2026 and 10 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.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 29 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 Gdansk?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Gdansk is $2,190 per 20GP, $2,935 per 40GP and $2,600 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 Gdansk take?
Carriers schedule 37 to 52 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 11,417 nm, about 34.0 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Gdansk?
Evergreen, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, OOCL, COSCO, 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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