A Comprehensive Guide to Shipping to Singapore – Everything You Need to Know

The port of Singapore is the largest container transhipment hub in the world and handles over 37 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of cargo annually. It is strategically located at the crossroads of major shipping lanes connecting Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The port has modern and efficient facilities for cargo handling, including 67 deep-water berths and more than 200 quay cranes. Shipping to and from Singapore is essential for many businesses and industries, especially those in the Asia-Pacific region. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide to shipping to Singapore, covering an overview of the port of Singapore, shipping costs, scheduled departures and arrivals, transit times, and top shipping routes to Singapore.


How much does it cost to ship a container to and from Singapore?


Container shipping rates to Singapore

These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs to Singapore.

 

Nhava Sheva - Singapore
From 500 $
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Jebel Ali - Singapore
From 105 $
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Mundra - Singapore
From 515 $
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Laem Chabang - Singapore
From 250 $
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Qingdao - Singapore
From 600 $
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Shanghai - Singapore
From 190 $
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*Actual rates are valid until March 5, 2023.


Container shipping rates from Singapore

These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs from Singapore.


Singapore - Bangkok
From 400 $
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Singapore - Qingdao
From 170 $
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Singapore - Nhava Sheva
From 550 $
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Singapore - Karachi
From 700 $
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Singapore - Chittagong
From 900 $
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Singapore - Colombo
From 700 $
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Singapore - Male
From 1,540 $
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Singapore - Jebel Ali
From 800 $
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Singapore - Dammam
From 900 $
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Singapore - Sohar
From 1,100 $
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*Actual rates are valid until March 5, 2023.


Location of Singapore

Our World Sea Ports app has all the details you need about the Port of Singapore.




Scheduled departures and arrivals from and to Singapore


Scheduled departures from the port of Singapore


Vessel name
Voyage Number
Departure date (approx)
Documents cut-off
Cut-off
MSC Maya
FM058A
1 March/2023
28 Feb/2023
28 Feb/2023
MOL Triumph
110W
8 March/2023
7 March/2023
7 March/2023
CSCL Globe
FGX8073W
15 March/2023
14 March/2023
14 March/2023


Scheduled arrivals to the port of Singapore


Vessel name
Voyage Number
Arrival date (estimated)
Ever Greet
129E
3 March/2023
CMA CGM Jacques Saadé
NEU4JM
10 March/2023
HMM Algeciras
2W
22 March/2023


How long does it take to move cargo to Singapore?

When it comes to shipping to Singapore, transit times can vary widely depending on the origin and route of the cargo. Singapore is a major international shipping hub, so it is accessible from many ports around the world. However, the distance between the origin port and Singapore, weather conditions, and port congestion can all affect the transit time.

For example, shipping from Europe to Singapore typically takes around 25-30 days, while shipping from the United States can take anywhere from 20-35 days. Shipping from China or Japan, on the other hand, can take as little as 5-10 days due to their closer proximity to Singapore.

Other factors that can impact transit times include the type of cargo being shipped and the shipping method used. For example, shipping via air freight is faster than ocean freight, but it is also more expensive.

Using SeaRates Distances & Time, you can determine how long it will take to ship your cargo to Singapore using a variety of shipping options.

 

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Top 5 routes for shipping containers to Singapore


Origin
Destination
Shanghai
Singapore
Busan
Singapore
Hong Kong
Singapore
Rotterdam
Singapore
Los Angeles
Singapore


You can find a rate for any of your routes on SeaRates.com; if you want to receive an individual offer, kindly submit a rate request and our manager will contact you with a personalized quote based on your requirements.

Lilia Khovrak is a professional content manager from Odessa, Ukraine. Loves life by the sea. Dreams to see Paris and eat a croissant on the thresholds of Notre Dame de Paris. Hates to read meaningless articles.


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