Freight rates from Shanghai to Savannah.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Savannah (USSAV), 30 to 70 days in transit. Prices as of 7 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Savannah
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Savannah
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 | $6,317 | $9,702 | 50 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $8,048 | $11,600 | 52 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $8,048 | $11,625 | 51 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 53 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 19 Oct 2026 to 7 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Savannah
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaerskMaersk Sana · TP15 | 14 Nov 2026 | 6 Jan 2027 | 53 d · via | $7,035 | n/a | n/a |
| Hapag-LloydWan Hai A20 · AA7 | 4 Dec 2026 | 20 Jan 2027 | 47 d | $6,317 | $8,048 | $8,048 |
| OOCLCma Cgm Panama | 15 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 33 d | n/a | $8,380 | $8,380 |
| OOCLEver Fore | 22 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 33 d | n/a | $8,380 | $8,380 |
| ONEHyundai Saturn | 14 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 41 d | n/a | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| Hapag-LloydGsl Kalliopi · US1 | 14 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $6,702 | $8,608 | $8,608 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Skarstind · US1 | 21 Nov 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $6,787 | $8,708 | $8,708 |
| Hapag-LloydAtacama · US1 | 28 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $6,787 | $8,708 | $8,708 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Savannah
10 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen | 12 | 31 d | $9,280 | $11,600 | $11,600 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 8 | 31 d | $6,317 | $8,048 | $8,048 |
| CMA CGM | 6 | 31 d | $8,046 | $9,846 | $9,846 |
| COSCO | 6 | 30 d | $9,924 | $11,675 | $11,675 |
| OOCL | 6 | 30 d | $9,240 | $8,380 | $8,380 |
| ONE | 4 | 35 d | $10,305 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| ZIM | 4 | 30 d | $9,300 | $11,250 | $11,625 |
| Yang Ming | 3 | 31 d | $9,855 | $10,950 | $10,950 |
| Maersk | 2 | 53 d | $7,035 | $10,005 | n/a |
| MSC | 2 | 32 d | $9,731 | $12,166 | $12,166 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Savannah
On Shanghai to Savannah the cheapest ocean freight we see is $6,317 for a 20GP, $8,048 for a 40GP and $8,048 for a 40HC.
Across 51 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $8,048 to $12,686, with a median of $11,625. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 58% 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 Savannah
53 sailings from Shanghai to Savannah carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 5 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 30 to 70 days port to port; 51 of the 53 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, ONE, ZIM, Yang Ming, Maersk and MSC.
By sea Shanghai to Savannah is 10,271 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 30.6 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 Savannah: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 19 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 Savannah 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 Savannah?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Savannah is $6,317 per 20GP, $8,048 per 40GP and $8,048 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 Savannah take?
Carriers schedule 30 to 70 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,271 nm, about 30.6 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Savannah?
Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, ONE, ZIM, Yang Ming, Maersk and MSC 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 Savannah shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.