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FranceFreight rates from Shanghai to Le Havre.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Le Havre (FRLEH), 28 to 63 days in transit. Prices as of 9 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Le Havre
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Le Havre
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 | $1,800 | $2,425 | 59 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $3,000 | $3,740 | 59 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $2,635 | $3,695 | 60 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 62 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 2 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Le Havre
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-LloydMaersk El Banco · SE4 | 11 Nov 2026 | 24 Dec 2026 | 43 d · via | n/a | n/a | $2,635 |
| Hapag-LloydAngelica Maersk · SE4 | 16 Nov 2026 | 7 Jan 2027 | 51 d · via | n/a | n/a | $2,635 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk El Palomar · SE4 | 23 Nov 2026 | 7 Jan 2027 | 44 d · via | n/a | n/a | $2,635 |
| MaerskBrisbane Maersk · AE11 | 11 Nov 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 36 d · via | $1,800 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| MaerskMaersk El Banco · AE19 | 11 Nov 2026 | 7 Jan 2027 | 56 d · via | $1,800 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Edirne · SE5 | 21 Nov 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | 40 d · via | $2,335 | $3,535 | $3,235 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Enshi · SE5 | 28 Nov 2026 | 7 Jan 2027 | 40 d · via | $2,335 | $3,535 | $3,235 |
| OOCLCma Cgm Pantheon · LL5 | 14 Nov 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 | 37 d | $2,202 | $3,309 | $3,309 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Le Havre
10 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | 19 | 28 d | $2,329 | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| MSC | 9 | 34 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| CMA CGM | 6 | 36 d | $2,875 | $4,125 | $4,125 |
| COSCO | 6 | 38 d | $2,275 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| Evergreen | 5 | 48 d | $2,375 | $3,790 | $3,790 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 5 | 40 d | $2,335 | $3,535 | $2,635 |
| Maersk | 4 | 36 d | $1,800 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| OOCL | 4 | 37 d | $2,202 | $3,309 | $3,309 |
| Yang Ming | 3 | 57 d | $2,425 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
| HMM | 1 | 34 d | $2,273 | $3,546 | n/a |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Le Havre
Shipping a container from Shanghai to Le Havre starts at $1,800 for a 20GP, $3,000 for a 40GP and $2,635 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
The median 40ft price over 60 sailings is $3,695; the cheapest is $2,635 and the dearest $5,225. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $2,590 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 Le Havre
Carriers list 62 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 28 to 63 days port to port; 54 of the 62 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ONE, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, OOCL, Yang Ming and HMM.
By sea Shanghai to Le Havre is 10,390 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 30.9 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 Le Havre: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 2 Oct 2026 and 9 Nov 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 9 Nov 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 Le Havre?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Le Havre is $1,800 per 20GP, $3,000 per 40GP and $2,635 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 Le Havre take?
Carriers schedule 28 to 63 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,390 nm, about 30.9 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Le Havre?
ONE, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, OOCL, Yang Ming and HMM 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 Le Havre
- Yantian to Le Havre40HC $2,735
Haiphong to Le Havre40HC $3,277
Hong Kong to Le Havre40HC $3,627- Qingdao to Le Havre40HC $2,935
- Ningbo to Le Havre40HC $2,635
- Xiamen to Le Havre40HC $3,000
Port Klang to Le Havre40HC $3,726- Dalian to Le Havre40HC $3,806
All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Le Havre shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.