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BrazilFreight rates from Shanghai to Santos.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Santos (BRSSZ), 33 to 76 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 Santos
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Santos
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 | $2,950 | $3,932 | 28 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $3,370 | $4,300 | 32 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $3,370 | $4,300 | 31 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Live quotes (Navo search) | $3,800 | $4,844 | 59 quotes, 5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40HC | Market index | $3,100 | $4,714 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Sources: published carrier prices on 32 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 21 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026); quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Santos
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaerskCma Cgm Atlantic · ASAS2 | 13 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 49 d | $2,950 | $3,370 | $3,370 |
| CMA CGMCosco Shipping Rhine | 14 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 36 d | $3,400 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Hapag-LloydZim Norfolk · AS3 | 12 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 45 d | n/a | $3,815 | $3,815 |
| COSCO | 16 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 36 d | $3,665 | $3,830 | $3,830 |
| COSCOCosco Malaysia | 14 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 36 d | $3,865 | $4,030 | $4,030 |
| COSCOCma Cgm Osmium | 16 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 36 d | $3,865 | $4,030 | $4,030 |
| COSCOCosco Malaysia | 21 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 36 d | $3,865 | $4,030 | $4,030 |
| HMM | 13 Nov 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | 36 d | $3,735 | $4,045 | $4,045 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Santos
9 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Santos
The lowest container shipping cost from Shanghai to Santos we have on record is $2,950 for a 20GP, $3,370 for a 40GP and $3,370 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 31 sailings is $4,300; the cheapest is $3,370 and the dearest $7,200. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $3,830 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 Santos
Carriers list 32 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 33 to 76 days port to port; 28 of the 32 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, HMM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Evergreen, Maersk, MSC and ONE.
By sea Shanghai to Santos is 11,100 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait, about 33.0 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 Santos: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 21 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.
Navo Rates also holds the prices returned to searches on this lane between 5 Nov 2026 and 5 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Shanghai to Santos 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 Santos?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Santos is $2,950 per 20GP, $3,370 per 40GP and $3,370 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 Santos take?
Carriers schedule 33 to 76 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 11,100 nm, about 33.0 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Santos?
CMA CGM, HMM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Evergreen, Maersk, MSC and ONE 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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- Yantian to Santos40HC $3,110
- Xiamen to Santos40HC $3,830
- Ningbo to Santos40HC $3,650
- Qingdao to Santos40HC $3,550
Hong Kong to Santos40HC $4,010- Dalian to Santos40HC $3,800
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All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Santos shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.