Ocean Freight: Shanghai → Hamburg
CNSHA → DEHAM
The Shanghai → Hamburg trade lane connects Shanghai, China with Hamburg, Germany, a sea distance of roughly 5,755 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 18–27 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.
- Origin
- Shanghai (CNSHA)
- Destination
- Hamburg (DEHAM)
- Transit (est.)
- 18–27 days
- Sea distance
- ~5,755 nm
- Trade
- Asia–Europe
Carriers operating this corridor
Major ocean carriers with services on the Asia–Europe trade. Compare their schedules and transit times in one search.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Shanghai to Hamburg take? +
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Hamburg typically takes 18–27 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 Shanghai to Hamburg? +
The approximate sea distance is 5,755 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.
Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Hamburg? +
Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the Asia–Europe trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.
How can I track a container from Shanghai to Hamburg? +
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