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Freight rates from Shanghai to Singapore.

Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Singapore (SGSIN), 7 to 18 days in transit. Prices as of 29 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.

20GP from$1,030lowest seen, USD
40GP from$2,030lowest seen, USD
40HC from$1,530lowest seen, USD
Transit7-18 dscheduled, port to port

Container shipping cost Shanghai to Singapore

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$1,030$1,03071 sailings, updated 29 Oct 2026
40GPCarrier sailings$2,030$2,03069 sailings, updated 29 Oct 2026
40HCCarrier sailings$2,030$2,03071 sailings, updated 29 Oct 2026
40HCLive quotes (Navo search)$1,530$2,30010 quotes, 21 Oct 2026 to 21 Oct 2026, terms as quoted
40HCMarket index$3,220·Market index, not bookable: regional average

Sources: published carrier prices on 71 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 16 Oct 2026 to 29 Oct 2026); quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (21 Oct 2026 to 21 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.

Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Singapore

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

CarrierDepartsArrivesTransit20GP40GP40HC
EvergreenApl Lion City12 Nov 202619 Nov 20267 d$1,030$2,030$2,030
EvergreenCma Cgm Louvre12 Nov 202619 Nov 20267 d$1,030$2,030$2,030
EvergreenCma Cgm Osmium12 Nov 202619 Nov 20267 d$1,030$2,030$2,030
EvergreenEver Goods12 Nov 202619 Nov 20267 d$1,030$2,030$2,030
EvergreenEver Useful12 Nov 202619 Nov 20267 d$1,030$2,030$2,030
EvergreenKota Lekas12 Nov 202619 Nov 20267 d$1,030$2,030$2,030
EvergreenApl Lion City19 Nov 202626 Nov 20267 d$1,030$2,030$2,030
EvergreenApl Singapura19 Nov 202626 Nov 20267 d$1,030$2,030$2,030

Shipping lines from Shanghai to Singapore

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

CarrierSailingsFastest20GP40GP40HC
Evergreen397 d$1,030$2,030$2,030
Yang Ming87 d$1,040$2,080$2,080
CNC78 d$1,610$3,220$3,220
MSC69 d$1,280$3,030$2,360
OOCL59 d$1,285$2,570$2,570
RCL410 d$1,150$2,300$2,300
T.S. Lines27 d$1,650$2,300$2,300
TSLINESlive quote··n/an/a$2,300

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Route, distance and time

2,214 nm, 6.6 days at sea. Route map, Red Sea alternative and ECA waters.

Shipping route Shanghai to Singapore

Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Singapore

On Shanghai to Singapore the cheapest ocean freight we see is $1,030 for a 20GP, $2,030 for a 40GP and $1,530 for a 40HC.

Across 71 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $2,030 to $3,220, with a median of $2,030. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 59% more on a different sailing.

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 Singapore

Carriers list 71 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.

Scheduled transit is 7 to 18 days port to port, all on direct services.

Carriers on the lane: Evergreen, Yang Ming, CNC, MSC, OOCL, RCL, T.S. Lines and TSLINES.

By sea Shanghai to Singapore is 2,214 nautical miles, about 6.6 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 Singapore: where the numbers come from

Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 16 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 21 Oct 2026 and 21 Oct 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 Singapore 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 Singapore?

The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Singapore is $1,030 per 20GP, $2,030 per 40GP and $1,530 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 Singapore take?

Carriers schedule 7 to 18 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 2,214 nm, about 6.6 days at 14 knots without port calls.

Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Singapore?

Evergreen, Yang Ming, CNC, MSC, OOCL, RCL, T.S. Lines and TSLINES 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 Singapore shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.