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

Shenzhen to Felixstowe summary.

Freight rate data last updated: 21 September 2026 — 03:45 UK time

Key route data

  • Origin Port: Port of Shenzhen
  • Destination Port: Port of Felixstowe
  • Country Pair: China to United Kingdom
  • Typical Transit Time: 38–131 days
  • Container Types: 20ft, 40ft, 40HC
  • Price Updates: Daily

Route summary

Shenzhen operates across multiple major terminals including Yantian, Shekou and Chiwan, and sits at the heart of the Pearl River Delta — one of the world’s most concentrated manufacturing regions. The Shenzhen to Felixstowe corridor is a high-frequency trade lane with strong carrier coverage, serving exporters in electronics, consumer goods and industrial products. It is one of the most active China-UK shipping routes.

TYPICAL SHIPPING COST SUMMARY

The typical cost of shipping a container from Shenzhen to Felixstowe varies depending on market demand, carrier capacity, seasonality and fuel costs. Live container prices are updated three times per day using real carrier rate data. The table below displays the latest available pricing including cheapest, fastest and lowest‑emission services.

Live rates table

Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days Book
2026-09-21 20ft £1,978 41 £2,675 41 £4,369 44 Live Bespoke quote
2026-09-21 40ft £2,967 41 £3,860 41 £5,624 44 Live Bespoke quote
2026-09-21 40HC £2,967 41 £3,860 41 £5,624 44 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 £1,960 42 £2,402 42 £4,343 44
2026-09-20 40ft £2,939 42 £3,463 42 £5,587 44
2026-09-20 40HC £2,939 42 £3,463 42 £5,587 44
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 £1,960 43 £2,554 43 £4,343 44
2026-09-19 40ft £2,939 43 £3,614 43 £5,587 44
2026-09-19 40HC £2,939 43 £3,614 43 £5,587 44
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 £1,960 44 £2,554 44 £4,343 45
2026-09-18 40ft £2,939 44 £3,614 44 £5,587 45
2026-09-18 40HC £2,939 44 £3,614 44 £5,587 45
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 £1,986 40 £2,043 40 £4,331 46
2026-09-17 40ft £3,019 40 £3,105 40 £5,513 46
2026-09-17 40HC £3,019 40 £3,105 40 £5,513 46
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 £1,986 40 £2,043 40 £4,331 47
2026-09-16 40ft £3,019 40 £3,105 40 £5,513 47
2026-09-16 40HC £3,019 40 £3,105 40 £5,513 47
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 £1,986 40 £2,043 40 £4,331 48
2026-09-15 40ft £3,019 40 £3,105 40 £5,727 48
2026-09-15 40HC £3,019 40 £3,105 40 £5,727 48
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 £1,986 41 £2,485 41 £4,592 44
2026-09-14 40ft £3,019 41 £3,629 41 £6,032 44
2026-09-14 40HC £3,019 41 £3,629 41 £6,032 44
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 £1,986 42 £2,484 42 £4,591 44
2026-09-13 40ft £3,018 42 £3,628 42 £6,031 44
2026-09-13 40HC £3,018 42 £3,628 42 £6,031 44
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 £1,986 43 £2,636 43 £4,591 44
2026-09-12 40ft £3,018 43 £3,779 43 £6,031 44
2026-09-12 40HC £3,018 43 £3,779 43 £6,031 44
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 £1,986 44 £3,019 44 £4,591 45
2026-09-11 40ft £3,018 44 £3,870 44 £6,031 45
2026-09-11 40HC £3,018 44 £3,870 44 £6,031 45
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 £1,986 40 £3,019 38 £4,591 46
2026-09-10 40ft £3,018 40 £3,920 38 £6,031 46
2026-09-10 40HC £3,018 40 £3,920 38 £6,031 46
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 £2,243 40 £3,019 39 £4,591 47
2026-09-09 40ft £3,406 40 £4,068 39 £6,084 47
2026-09-09 40HC £3,406 40 £4,068 39 £6,084 47
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 £2,243 40 £2,243 40 £4,591 48
2026-09-08 40ft £3,406 40 £3,406 40 £6,084 48
2026-09-08 40HC £3,406 40 £3,406 40 £6,084 48
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 China to the United Kingdom

China 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 38-131 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 Shenzhen to Felixstowe?

Typical transit times range between 38–131 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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