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Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Karachi (PKKHI), 24 to 30 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 Karachi
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Karachi
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 | $2,800 | $4,314 | 5 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $2,700 | $4,514 | 6 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $2,700 | $4,514 | 6 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 6 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 21 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Karachi
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaerskSpeed · AE3 | 11 Nov 2026 | 6 Dec 2026 | 24 d · via | $2,800 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| MaerskMaersk Cincinnati · AE3 | 13 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 30 d · via | n/a | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| CMA CGMApl Southampton · PEARLAS1 | 24 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $4,314 | $4,514 | $4,514 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Columba · PEARLAS1 | 30 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 25 d | $4,314 | $4,514 | $4,514 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Columba · PEARLAS1 | 1 Dec 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $4,314 | $4,514 | $4,514 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Cassiopeia · PEARLAS1 | 11 Dec 2026 | 4 Jan 2027 | 24 d | $4,314 | $4,514 | $4,514 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Karachi
The lowest container shipping cost from Shanghai to Karachi we have on record is $2,800 for a 20GP, $2,700 for a 40GP and $2,700 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 6 sailings is $4,514; the cheapest is $2,700 and the dearest $4,514. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $1,814 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 Karachi
6 sailings from Shanghai to Karachi carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 11 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 24 to 30 days port to port; 4 of the 6 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM and Maersk.
By sea Shanghai to Karachi is 5,207 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 15.5 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 Karachi: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 21 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 Karachi 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 Karachi?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Karachi is $2,800 per 20GP, $2,700 per 40GP and $2,700 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 Karachi take?
Carriers schedule 24 to 30 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,207 nm, about 15.5 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Karachi?
CMA CGM 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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All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Karachi shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.