Nhava Sheva to Felixstowe Container Shipping Rates (20ft, 40ft & 40HC)

Nhava Sheva to Felixstowe summary.

Freight rate data last updated: 21 September 2026 — 03:30 UK time

Key route data

  • Origin Port: Jawaharlal Nehru Port
  • Destination Port: Port of Felixstowe
  • Country Pair: India to United Kingdom
  • Typical Transit Time: 32–65 days
  • Container Types: 20ft, 40ft, 40HC
  • Price Updates: Daily

Route summary

Nhava Sheva, officially known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port, is India’s largest container terminal, located near Mumbai on the west coast. The Nhava Sheva to Felixstowe corridor is the primary trade lane for UK importers sourcing goods from western and northern India, handling textiles, pharmaceuticals, engineering products and general cargo. Multiple carriers operate regular weekly services on this well-established route.

TYPICAL SHIPPING COST SUMMARY

Shipping containers from Nhava Sheva to Felixstowe 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
2026-09-21 20ft £4,078 41 £4,078 41 £5,344 49 Live Bespoke quote
2026-09-21 40ft £4,085 41 £4,085 41 £5,438 49 Live Bespoke quote
2026-09-21 40HC £4,085 41 £4,085 41 £5,438 49 Live Bespoke quote

Pricing history — last 14 days

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 £4,041 42 £4,618 42 £5,297 64
2026-09-20 40ft £4,047 42 £4,712 42 £5,391 64
2026-09-20 40HC £4,047 42 £4,712 42 £5,391 64
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 £4,041 43 £4,618 43 £5,297 65
2026-09-19 40ft £4,047 43 £4,712 43 £5,391 65
2026-09-19 40HC £4,047 43 £4,712 43 £5,391 65
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 37 £4,611 37 £5,297 52
2026-09-18 40ft £4,034 37 £4,699 37 £5,391 52
2026-09-18 40HC £4,034 37 £4,699 37 £5,391 52
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 £4,041 45 £4,777 38 £5,298 53
2026-09-17 40ft £4,047 45 £4,865 38 £5,392 53
2026-09-17 40HC £4,047 45 £4,865 38 £5,392 53
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 £4,041 46 £5,799 32 £6,313 33
2026-09-16 40ft £4,047 46 £5,113 32 £5,628 33
2026-09-16 40HC £4,047 46 £5,113 32 £5,628 33
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 40 £4,777 40 £5,299 55
2026-09-15 40ft £4,200 40 £4,865 40 £5,393 55
2026-09-15 40HC £4,200 40 £4,865 40 £5,393 55
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 41 £5,799 34 £6,314 35
2026-09-14 40ft £4,200 41 £5,114 34 £5,629 35
2026-09-14 40HC £4,200 41 £5,114 34 £5,629 35
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 42 £5,798 35 £6,313 36
2026-09-13 40ft £4,199 42 £5,113 35 £5,628 36
2026-09-13 40HC £4,199 42 £5,113 35 £5,628 36
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 43 £5,798 36 £6,313 37
2026-09-12 40ft £4,199 43 £5,113 36 £5,628 37
2026-09-12 40HC £4,199 43 £5,113 36 £5,628 37
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 51 £5,798 37 £6,314 38
2026-09-11 40ft £4,199 51 £5,043 51 £5,559 52
2026-09-11 40HC £4,199 51 £5,043 51 £5,559 52
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 52 £5,798 38 £6,314 39
2026-09-10 40ft £4,199 52 £5,114 38 £5,629 39
2026-09-10 40HC £4,199 52 £5,114 38 £5,629 39
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 53 £5,799 39 £6,314 40
2026-09-09 40ft £4,448 53 £5,114 39 £5,629 54
2026-09-09 40HC £4,448 53 £5,114 39 £5,629 54
Date: 2026-09-08
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-09-08 20ft £4,448 54 £5,799 40 £6,315 41
2026-09-08 40ft £4,448 54 £5,115 40 £5,630 55
2026-09-08 40HC £4,448 54 £5,115 40 £5,630 55
Showing historical snapshots per-date (latest date 2026-09-21 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 32-65 days depending on the shipping route and carrier schedule.

UK destinations served by this route

Containers arriving in Felixstowe 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 Nhava Sheva to Felixstowe?

Typical transit times range between 32–65 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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