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Freight rates from Shanghai to Piraeus.

Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Piraeus (GRPIR), 32 to 58 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.

20GP from$2,820lowest seen, USD

40GP from$4,350lowest seen, USD

40HC from$4,350lowest seen, USD

Transit32-58 dscheduled, port to port

Live rates Shanghai to Piraeus

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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Piraeus

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	$2,820	$4,020	56 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026
40GP	Carrier sailings	$4,350	$5,139	57 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026
40HC	Carrier sailings	$4,350	$5,140	55 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026

Sources: published carrier prices on 58 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 16 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.

Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Piraeus

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

Carrier	Departs	Arrives	Transit	20GP	40GP	40HC
ONE	14 Nov 2026	4 Jan 2027	51 d	$2,820	$4,350	$4,350
Yang Ming	14 Nov 2026	19 Dec 2026	35 d	$3,250	$4,400	$4,400
HMMHmm Leaf (Holf0004W) · FIM	14 Nov 2026	11 Jan 2027	58 d	$3,252	$4,504	n/a
HMMYm Wreath · MD1	14 Nov 2026	4 Jan 2027	51 d	$3,252	$4,504	n/a
HMMSeaspan Beauty (Htey0103W) · FIM	18 Nov 2026	15 Jan 2027	58 d	$3,252	$4,504	n/a
Evergreen	15 Nov 2026	17 Dec 2026	32 d	$3,569	$4,638	$4,638
COSCO	13 Nov 2026	26 Dec 2026	43 d	$3,700	$4,700	$4,700
COSCO	15 Nov 2026	21 Dec 2026	36 d	$3,700	$4,700	$4,700

Shipping lines from Shanghai to Piraeus

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

Carrier	Sailings	Fastest	20GP	40GP	40HC
ONE	14	47 d	$2,820	$4,350	$4,350
CMA CGM	12	32 d	$4,039	$5,039	$5,039
COSCO	9	36 d	$3,700	$4,700	$4,700
MSC	8	41 d	$3,911	$5,140	$5,140
Evergreen	5	32 d	$3,569	$4,638	$4,638
Yang Ming	4	35 d	$3,250	$4,400	$4,400
HMM	3	51 d	$3,252	$4,504	n/a
Hapag-Lloyd	2	33 d	n/a	$4,935	$4,935
OOCL	1	41 d	$3,606	$4,821	$4,821

Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Piraeus

On Shanghai to Piraeus the cheapest ocean freight we see is $2,820 for a 20GP, $4,350 for a 40GP and $4,350 for a 40HC.

The median 40ft price over 55 sailings is $5,140; the cheapest is $4,350 and the dearest $9,340. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $4,990 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 Piraeus

Carriers list 58 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.

Scheduled transit is 32 to 58 days port to port; 56 of the 58 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.

Carriers on the lane: ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL.

By sea Shanghai to Piraeus is 7,877 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca, about 23.4 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 Piraeus: where the numbers come from

Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 16 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.

Prices on this page are a snapshot from 30 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 Piraeus?

The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Piraeus is $2,820 per 20GP, $4,350 per 40GP and $4,350 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 Piraeus take?

Carriers schedule 32 to 58 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 7,877 nm, about 23.4 days at 14 knots without port calls.

Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Piraeus?

ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd 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.