Mundra to Southampton Container Shipping Rates (20ft, 40ft & 40HC)

Mundra to Southampton summary.

Freight rate data last updated: 22 September 2026 — 03:31 UK time

Key route data

  • Origin Port: Port of Mundra
  • Destination Port: Port of Southampton
  • Country Pair: India to United Kingdom
  • Typical Transit Time: 25–107 days
  • Container Types: 20ft, 40ft, 40HC
  • Price Updates: Daily

Route summary

Mundra is India’s largest private port and one of the fastest-growing container terminals on the Indian subcontinent, operated by the Adani Group. The Mundra to Southampton corridor serves UK importers sourcing goods from Gujarat and northern India, including textiles, chemicals and manufactured goods. It offers a competitive alternative to Nhava Sheva with strong carrier coverage and reliable schedules.

TYPICAL SHIPPING COST SUMMARY

Shipping containers from Mundra to Southampton is an important trade corridor linking exporters in India with UK importers. Typical transit times for this route generally range between 20–28 days depending on the shipping line, routing and port rotation. This corridor is commonly used by UK businesses importing manufactured goods, industrial equipment, consumer products and commercial cargo.

Live rates table

Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days Book
2026-09-22 20ft £4,072 35 £4,072 35 £8,448 58 Live Bespoke quote
2026-09-22 40ft £3,851 71 £4,072 35 £7,820 55 Live Bespoke quote
2026-09-22 40HC £3,851 71 £4,072 35 £7,820 55 Live Bespoke quote

Pricing history — last 14 days

Date: 2026-09-21
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-09-21 20ft £4,072 36 £4,605 36 £8,448 80
2026-09-21 40ft £4,060 79 £4,703 36 £7,820 70
2026-09-21 40HC £4,060 79 £4,703 36 £7,820 70
Date: 2026-09-20
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-09-20 20ft £4,034 37 £4,562 37 £8,379 74
2026-09-20 40ft £4,022 73 £4,660 37 £7,757 71
2026-09-20 40HC £4,022 73 £4,660 37 £7,757 71
Date: 2026-09-19
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-09-19 20ft £4,034 38 £5,750 25 £8,379 75
2026-09-19 40ft £4,022 74 £5,074 25 £7,757 72
2026-09-19 40HC £4,022 74 £5,074 25 £7,757 72
Date: 2026-09-18
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-09-18 20ft £4,034 39 £5,750 27 £8,379 76
2026-09-18 40ft £4,022 75 £5,074 27 £7,757 73
2026-09-18 40HC £4,022 75 £5,074 27 £7,757 73
Date: 2026-09-17
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-09-17 20ft £4,034 40 £5,750 28 £8,379 84
2026-09-17 40ft £4,022 83 £5,074 28 £7,757 74
2026-09-17 40HC £4,022 83 £5,074 28 £7,757 74
Date: 2026-09-16
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-09-16 20ft £4,034 41 £4,562 41 £8,379 85
2026-09-16 40ft £4,022 84 £4,660 41 £8,006 75
2026-09-16 40HC £4,022 84 £4,660 41 £8,006 75
Date: 2026-09-15
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-09-15 20ft £4,200 42 £4,728 42 £8,379 86
2026-09-15 40ft £4,200 42 £4,826 42 £8,006 76
2026-09-15 40HC £4,200 42 £4,826 42 £8,006 76
Date: 2026-09-14
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-09-14 20ft £4,200 43 £4,728 37 £8,379 80
2026-09-14 40ft £4,200 43 £4,826 37 £8,006 77
2026-09-14 40HC £4,200 43 £4,826 37 £8,006 77
Date: 2026-09-13
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-09-13 20ft £4,199 44 £7,422 38 £8,379 88
2026-09-13 40ft £4,199 44 £5,289 38 £8,007 78
2026-09-13 40HC £4,199 44 £5,289 38 £8,007 78
Date: 2026-09-12
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-09-12 20ft £4,199 45 £5,749 31 £7,840 88
2026-09-12 40ft £4,199 45 £5,074 31 £8,007 79
2026-09-12 40HC £4,199 45 £5,074 31 £8,007 79
Date: 2026-09-11
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-09-11 20ft £4,199 44 £5,749 32 £8,364 55
2026-09-11 40ft £4,199 44 £5,289 40 £8,007 80
2026-09-11 40HC £4,199 44 £5,289 40 £8,007 80
Date: 2026-09-10
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-09-10 20ft £4,199 47 £5,749 33 £8,379 63
2026-09-10 40ft £4,199 47 £5,074 33 £8,007 81
2026-09-10 40HC £4,199 47 £5,074 33 £8,007 81
Date: 2026-09-09
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-09-09 20ft £4,448 46 £5,750 34 £8,379 64
2026-09-09 40ft £4,448 46 £5,075 34 £8,007 82
2026-09-09 40HC £4,448 46 £5,075 34 £8,007 82
Showing historical snapshots per-date (latest date 2026-09-22 is in the Live rates table and excluded here).

Main shipping lines operating on this route

Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen Line, ONE (Ocean Network Express)

Typical sailing frequency

Weekly container services operate on this corridor with multiple departures available through global carrier alliances depending on routing and port rotation.

Container shipping from India to the United Kingdom

India is an important trading partner for United Kingdom importers. Containerised cargo regularly moves between major export ports and UK container gateways including Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway. Typical transit times between China and the UK generally fall between 25-107 days depending on the shipping route and carrier schedule.

UK destinations served by this route

Containers arriving in Southampton are commonly distributed throughout the United Kingdom via road and rail freight networks. Importers frequently deliver cargo to logistics hubs in London and the South East, the Midlands distribution corridor, Northern England logistics centres such as Manchester and Leeds, and Scottish distribution hubs.

Frequently asked questions

How long does shipping take from Mundra to Southampton?

Typical transit times range between 25–107 days depending on carrier routing and sailing schedule.

What is the cost of shipping a container on this route?

Container prices vary depending on carrier capacity, seasonal demand, fuel costs and shipping schedules. The live price table on this page shows the most recent container rates.

Are prices updated regularly?

Yes. Freight rates on Global Trade Rates are updated daily using live carrier pricing data.

How reliable are the rates shown on this website?

Rates shown are actual, live and bookable, subject to carrier availability, routing and final booking confirmation.

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