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

Shenzhen to Felixstowe summary.

Freight rate data last updated: 23 October 2026 — 03:30 UK time

Key route data

  • Origin Port: Port of Shenzhen
  • Destination Port: Port of Felixstowe
  • Country Pair: China to United Kingdom
  • Typical Transit Time: 29–157 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
2026-10-23 20ft £2,074 34 £2,846 34 £4,734 137 Live Bespoke quote
2026-10-23 40ft £3,151 34 £4,127 34 £5,939 38 Live Bespoke quote
2026-10-23 40HC £3,151 34 £4,127 34 £5,939 38 Live Bespoke quote

Pricing history — last 14 days

Date: 2026-10-22
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-22 20ft £2,074 32 £2,295 32 £4,734 145
2026-10-22 40ft £3,151 32 £3,489 32 £5,939 39
2026-10-22 40HC £3,151 32 £3,489 32 £5,939 39
Date: 2026-10-21
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-21 20ft £2,074 32 £2,295 32 £4,734 146
2026-10-21 40ft £3,151 32 £3,489 32 £5,939 40
2026-10-21 40HC £3,151 32 £3,489 32 £5,939 40
Date: 2026-10-20
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-20 20ft £2,074 33 £2,767 33 £4,740 147
2026-10-20 40ft £3,151 33 £4,047 33 £5,946 40
2026-10-20 40HC £3,151 33 £4,047 33 £5,946 40
Date: 2026-10-19
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-19 20ft £2,074 34 £2,767 34 £4,627 36
2026-10-19 40ft £3,151 34 £4,047 34 £5,946 36
2026-10-19 40HC £3,151 34 £4,047 34 £5,946 36
Date: 2026-10-18
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-18 20ft £1,972 32 £2,310 32 £4,647 36
2026-10-18 40ft £3,008 32 £3,513 32 £5,975 36
2026-10-18 40HC £3,008 32 £3,513 32 £5,975 36
Date: 2026-10-17
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-17 20ft £2,310 33 £2,785 33 £4,647 37
2026-10-17 40ft £3,513 33 £4,075 33 £5,975 37
2026-10-17 40HC £3,513 33 £4,075 33 £5,975 37
Date: 2026-10-16
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-16 20ft £3,040 47 £3,204 47 £4,599 116
2026-10-16 40ft £4,285 47 £4,449 47 £5,396 116
2026-10-16 40HC £4,285 47 £4,449 47 £5,396 116
Date: 2026-10-15
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-15 20ft £1,840 31 £1,840 31 £4,599 117
2026-10-15 40ft £2,751 31 £2,751 31 £5,770 35
2026-10-15 40HC £2,751 31 £2,751 31 £5,770 35
Date: 2026-10-14
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-14 20ft £1,840 29 £1,840 29 £4,599 132
2026-10-14 40ft £2,751 29 £2,751 29 £5,770 35
2026-10-14 40HC £2,751 29 £2,751 29 £5,770 35
Date: 2026-10-13
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-13 20ft £1,840 29 £1,840 29 £4,599 133
2026-10-13 40ft £2,751 29 £2,751 29 £5,770 35
2026-10-13 40HC £2,751 29 £2,751 29 £5,770 35
Date: 2026-10-12
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-12 20ft £1,835 29 £1,835 29 £4,567 134
2026-10-12 40ft £2,746 29 £2,746 29 £5,722 35
2026-10-12 40HC £2,746 29 £2,746 29 £5,722 35
Date: 2026-10-11
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-11 20ft £1,835 29 £1,835 29 £4,566 135
2026-10-11 40ft £2,745 29 £2,745 29 £5,721 35
2026-10-11 40HC £2,745 29 £2,745 29 £5,721 35
Date: 2026-10-10
Snapshot (3 container types)
Date Container Type Cheapest Transit days Fastest Transit days Highest Rate Transit days
2026-10-10 20ft £1,835 30 £2,286 30 £4,566 136
2026-10-10 40ft £2,745 30 £3,280 30 £5,721 33
2026-10-10 40HC £2,745 30 £3,280 30 £5,721 33
Showing historical snapshots per-date (latest date 2026-10-23 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 29-157 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 29–157 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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