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Freight rates from Shanghai to Montreal.

Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Montreal (CAMTR), 20 to 54 days in transit. Prices as of 7 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.

20GP from$6,633lowest seen, USD
40GP from$8,788lowest seen, USD
40HC from$8,588lowest seen, USD
Transit20-54 dscheduled, port to port

Container shipping cost Shanghai to Montreal

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.

ContainerSourceFromMedianBasis
20GPCarrier sailings$6,633$9,30522 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026
40GPCarrier sailings$8,788$11,31519 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026
40HCCarrier sailings$8,588$11,31521 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026

Sources: published carrier prices on 24 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 8 Oct 2026 to 7 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.

Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Montreal

Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.

CarrierDepartsArrivesTransit20GP40GP40HC
Hapag-LloydMaersk Sheerness · WC312 Nov 202619 Dec 202626 d$6,633$8,788$8,588
Hapag-LloydVienna Express · WC412 Nov 202616 Dec 202622 d$6,873$12,128$9,088
Hapag-LloydRdo Brisbane · WC317 Nov 202626 Dec 202628 d$6,873$9,088$9,088
Hapag-LloydFrankfurt Express · WC419 Nov 202623 Dec 202622 d$6,873$9,088$9,088
Hapag-LloydFrankfurt Express · WC425 Nov 202630 Dec 202622 d$6,873n/a$9,088
OOCLCosco Oceania · PCN111 Nov 202611 Dec 202630 d$7,455$9,315$9,315
HMMMol Courage · PN318 Nov 20263 Dec 202626 d$8,298$9,756n/a
HMMMol Courage · PN319 Nov 20264 Dec 202626 d$8,298$9,756n/a

Shipping lines from Shanghai to Montreal

6 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.

CarrierSailingsFastest20GP40GP40HC
Hapag-Lloyd1022 d$6,633$8,788$8,588
COSCO520 d$9,965$11,315$11,315
Evergreen421 d$10,420$11,555$11,555
HMM326 d$8,298$9,756n/a
MSC154 d$8,600$10,625$10,625
OOCL130 d$7,455$9,315$9,315

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Route, distance and time

11,988 nm via Panama Canal, 35.7 days at sea. Route map, Red Sea alternative and ECA waters.

Shipping route Shanghai to Montreal

Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Montreal

On Shanghai to Montreal the cheapest ocean freight we see is $6,633 for a 20GP, $8,788 for a 40GP and $8,588 for a 40HC.

Across 21 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $8,588 to $12,128, with a median of $11,315. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 41% 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 Montreal

24 sailings from Shanghai to Montreal carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 26 Nov 2026.

Scheduled transit is 20 to 54 days port to port; 15 of the 24 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.

Carriers on the lane: Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, HMM, MSC and OOCL.

By sea Shanghai to Montreal is 11,988 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 35.7 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 Montreal: where the numbers come from

Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 8 Oct 2026 and 7 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.

For a price you can book today, run a live search for Shanghai to Montreal 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 Montreal?

The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Montreal is $6,633 per 20GP, $8,788 per 40GP and $8,588 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 Montreal take?

Carriers schedule 20 to 54 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 11,988 nm, about 35.7 days at 14 knots without port calls.

Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Montreal?

Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, HMM, MSC and OOCL 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 Montreal shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.