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# Ocean Freight: Shanghai → Hong Kong

The Shanghai → Hong Kong trade lane connects Shanghai, China with Hong Kong, Hong Kong, a sea distance of roughly 828 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 5–9 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:** Shanghai (CNSHA)
- **Destination:** Hong Kong (HKHKG)
- **Transit (est.):** 5–9 days
- **Sea distance:** ~828 nm
- **Trade:** East Asia → 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 Shanghai to Hong Kong take?

Ocean transit from Shanghai to Hong Kong typically takes 5–9 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 Hong Kong?

The approximate sea distance is 828 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Hong Kong?

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

### How can I track a container from Shanghai to Hong Kong?

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
- [Busan → Hong Kong](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-hong-kong-hkhkg) — 7–12 days · East Asia → East Asia
- [Busan → Kaohsiung](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-kaohsiung-twkhh) — 6–10 days · East Asia → East Asia
- [Busan → Ningbo-Zhoushan](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-ningbo-zhoushan-cnngb) — 5–9 days · East Asia → East Asia
- [Busan → Shanghai](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-shanghai-cnsha) — 4–8 days · East Asia → East Asia
- [Busan → Tokyo](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-tokyo-jptyo) — 5–9 days · East Asia → East Asia
- [Busan → Yantian](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-yantian-cnytn) — 7–12 days · East Asia → East Asia
- [Busan → Yokohama](https://shipscanner.co/freight/busan-krpus-to-yokohama-jpyok) — 5–9 days · East Asia → East Asia
- [Hong Kong → Busan](https://shipscanner.co/freight/hong-kong-hkhkg-to-busan-krpus) — 7–12 days · East Asia → East Asia

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