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# Ocean Freight: Jebel Ali → Shanghai

The Jebel Ali → Shanghai trade lane connects Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates with Shanghai, China, a sea distance of roughly 4,356 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 14–22 days port to port, depending on the carrier, the rotation and whether the box is transshipped at a hub. Use ShipScanner's live schedule search to find actual sailings, cut-offs and the fastest routing for your cargo.

## Key facts
- **Origin:** Jebel Ali (AEDXB)
- **Destination:** Shanghai (CNSHA)
- **Transit (est.):** 14–22 days
- **Sea distance:** ~4,356 nm
- **Trade:** Middle East → East Asia

## Carriers operating this corridor
- [Maersk (MAEU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/maeu)
- [MSC (MSCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/mscu)
- [CMA CGM (CMDU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cmdu)
- [Hapag-Lloyd (HLCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/hlcu)
- [ONE (ONEY)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oney)
- [COSCO (COSU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cosu)
- [Evergreen (EGLV)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/eglv)
- [OOCL (OOLU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oolu)

## Frequently asked questions
### How long does shipping from Jebel Ali to Shanghai take?

Ocean transit from Jebel Ali to Shanghai typically takes 14–22 days port to port. Direct services sit at the lower end; routings with a transshipment take longer. Search live schedules for exact dates.

### What is the sea distance from Jebel Ali to Shanghai?

The approximate sea distance is 4,356 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Jebel Ali to Shanghai?

Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the Middle East → East Asia trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.

### How can I track a container from Jebel Ali to Shanghai?

Enter your container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival across every major carrier — no per-carrier login needed.

## Related trade lanes
- [Jebel Ali → Busan](https://shipscanner.co/freight/jebel-ali-aedxb-to-busan-krpus) — 15–23 days · Middle East → East Asia
- [Jebel Ali → Hong Kong](https://shipscanner.co/freight/jebel-ali-aedxb-to-hong-kong-hkhkg) — 14–22 days · Middle East → East Asia
- [Jebel Ali → Kaohsiung](https://shipscanner.co/freight/jebel-ali-aedxb-to-kaohsiung-twkhh) — 15–23 days · Middle East → East Asia
- [Jebel Ali → Ningbo-Zhoushan](https://shipscanner.co/freight/jebel-ali-aedxb-to-ningbo-zhoushan-cnngb) — 14–22 days · Middle East → East Asia
- [Jebel Ali → Tokyo](https://shipscanner.co/freight/jebel-ali-aedxb-to-tokyo-jptyo) — 17–26 days · Middle East → East Asia
- [Jebel Ali → Yantian](https://shipscanner.co/freight/jebel-ali-aedxb-to-yantian-cnytn) — 14–22 days · Middle East → East Asia
- [Jebel Ali → Yokohama](https://shipscanner.co/freight/jebel-ali-aedxb-to-yokohama-jpyok) — 17–26 days · Middle East → East Asia
- [Jebel Ali → Antwerp](https://shipscanner.co/freight/jebel-ali-aedxb-to-antwerp-beanr) — 12–19 days · Middle East → North Europe

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