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NetherlandsFreight rates from Shanghai to Rotterdam.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Rotterdam (NLRTM), 33 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 Rotterdam
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Rotterdam
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 | $1,805 | $2,329 | 65 sailings, updated 29 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $2,735 | $3,606 | 66 sailings, updated 29 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $2,735 | $3,606 | 70 sailings, updated 29 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Live quotes (Navo search) | $2,416 | $3,713 | 225 quotes, 23 Oct 2026 to 6 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40HC | Market index | $3,040 | $3,632 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Sources: published carrier prices on 70 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 18 Oct 2026 to 29 Oct 2026); quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (23 Oct 2026 to 6 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Rotterdam
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-LloydManila Express · NE2 | 20 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 35 d | $2,335 | $2,735 | $2,735 |
| Hapag-LloydMoscow Maersk · NE1 | 22 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 34 d | n/a | $2,835 | $2,835 |
| Hapag-LloydMerete Maersk · NE1 | 24 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 39 d | n/a | $2,835 | $2,835 |
| MaerskManila Express · AE1 | 13 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 42 d | $1,805 | $3,010 | $3,010 |
| Hapag-LloydMarstal Maersk · NE1 | 15 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 45 d | n/a | $3,035 | $3,035 |
| OOCLCma Cgm Pantheon · LL5 | 14 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 41 d | $2,209 | $3,309 | $3,309 |
| MSCMsc Leanne · LION | 13 Nov 2026 | 24 Dec 2026 | 41 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| COSCO | 14 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 38 d | $2,275 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Rotterdam
9 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | 13 | 40 d | $2,329 | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| CMA CGM | 12 | 37 d | $2,275 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
| COSCO | 11 | 33 d | $2,275 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 11 | 34 d | $2,335 | $2,735 | $2,735 |
| MSC | 11 | 41 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| Evergreen | 8 | 50 d | $2,550 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| Yang Ming | 2 | 46 d | $2,425 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
| Maersk | 1 | 42 d | $1,805 | $3,010 | $3,010 |
| OOCL | 1 | 41 d | $2,209 | $3,309 | $3,309 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Rotterdam
On Shanghai to Rotterdam the cheapest ocean freight we see is $1,805 for a 20GP, $2,735 for a 40GP and $2,416 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 70 sailings is $3,606; the cheapest is $2,735 and the dearest $5,275. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $2,540 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 Rotterdam
70 sailings from Shanghai to Rotterdam carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 6 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 33 to 52 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Maersk and OOCL.
By sea Shanghai to Rotterdam is 10,589 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 31.5 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 Rotterdam: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 18 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 23 Oct 2026 and 6 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 Rotterdam?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Rotterdam is $1,805 per 20GP, $2,735 per 40GP and $2,416 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 Rotterdam take?
Carriers schedule 33 to 52 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,589 nm, about 31.5 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Rotterdam?
ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Maersk 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 Rotterdam shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.