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CanadaFreight rates from Shanghai to Vancouver.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Vancouver (CAVAN), 12 to 35 days in transit. Prices as of 28 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Vancouver
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Vancouver
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 | $4,841 | $6,311 | 63 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $6,548 | $8,796 | 62 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $6,548 | $8,996 | 59 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 64 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 1 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Vancouver
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Sheerness · WC3 | 13 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $5,248 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Hapag-LloydRdo Brisbane · WC3 | 20 Nov 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Stepnica · WC3 | 25 Nov 2026 | 29 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Hapag-LloydSanta Teresa · WC3 | 1 Dec 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 29 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Hapag-LloydTsingtao Express · WC3 | 8 Dec 2026 | 6 Jan 2027 | 29 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Sheerness · WC3 | 12 Nov 2026 | 9 Dec 2026 | 26 d | $5,001 | $6,748 | $6,748 |
| Hapag-LloydSanta Rita Maersk · WC4 | 4 Dec 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $5,001 | $6,748 | $6,748 |
| ZIMMsc Denisse X | 25 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 20 d | $5,700 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Vancouver
9 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Vancouver
On Shanghai to Vancouver the cheapest ocean freight we see is $4,841 for a 20GP, $6,548 for a 40GP and $6,548 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 59 sailings is $8,996; the cheapest is $6,548 and the dearest $10,088. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $3,540 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 Vancouver
64 sailings from Shanghai to Vancouver carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 8 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 12 to 35 days port to port; 61 of the 64 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, HMM, COSCO, ONE, Evergreen, MSC and ZIM.
By sea Shanghai to Vancouver is 5,165 nautical miles, about 15.4 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 Vancouver: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 1 Oct 2026 and 28 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Shanghai to Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Vancouver is $4,841 per 20GP, $6,548 per 40GP and $6,548 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 Vancouver take?
Carriers schedule 12 to 35 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,165 nm, about 15.4 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Vancouver?
CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, HMM, COSCO, ONE, Evergreen, MSC and ZIM 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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More freight rates to Vancouver
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- Xiamen to Vancouver40HC $6,515
- Dalian to Vancouver40HC $7,181
Port Klang to Vancouver40HC $6,841
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Kaohsiung to Vancouver40HC $7,840
All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Vancouver shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.