{"id":99944,"date":"2026-10-23T11:30:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/cargo-ship-to-china"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:30:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:30:08","slug":"cargo-ship-to-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/cargo-ship-to-china","title":{"rendered":"Navires de fret \u00e0 destination de la Chine : travers\u00e9es depuis l'Europe vers Shanghai et au-del\u00e0"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Cargo Ship to China: Freighter Voyages from Europe to Shanghai and Beyond\",\n            \"description\": \"Travel by cargo ship to China: Europe to Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen and Hong Kong voyages, Suez vs Cape routes, 4&ndash;6 week journey times, costs and visas.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/cargo-ship-to-china\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/cargo-ship-to-china-cargoholidays-1024x576.jpg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Can I travel to China on a cargo ship?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Yes. 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Visa-free schemes may not apply to arrivals by cargo ship, so check before you sail.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Which Chinese ports do ships call at?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Commonly Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen (Yantian), Xiamen, Qingdao and Hong Kong.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n<\/head><div class=\"ch-post\"><p class=\"ch-updated\">Derni\u00e8re mise \u00e0 jour : 23 octobre 2026<\/p><p><strong>The Europe&ndash;China route is the backbone of world trade, served by the biggest container ships ever built.<\/strong> Some of these giants carry a few passengers, so you can sail from Europe to Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen or Hong Kong. Here&rsquo;s what a cargo ship voyage to China involves in 2026.<\/p>Routes from Europe to China<p>Europe&ndash;Asia services usually start in Northern Europe and call at several ports.<\/p><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Typical European ports<\/th><th>Typical Asian ports<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, Felixstowe, Le Havre<\/td><td>Singapore, Port Klang, Hong Kong, Shenzhen (Yantian), Xiamen, Ningbo, Shanghai, Qingdao<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h3>Suez or the Cape of Good Hope?<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Via the Suez Canal:<\/strong> the traditional, shorter route through the Mediterranean, the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean<\/li><li><strong>Via the Cape of Good Hope:<\/strong> many ships have rerouted around southern Africa since 2024 because of Red Sea security. It adds about 10&ndash;14 days.<\/li><\/ul><p>Your agent will confirm the current routing. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/transit-dun-navire-de-marchandises-dans-le-canal-de-suez\/\">Suez Canal cargo ship transit<\/a>.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_289567165-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Hong Kong harbour at night\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Hong Kong harbour at night\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Hong Kong remains one of the world&rsquo;s great container harbours.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>How long does it take?<\/h2><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Itin\u00e9raire<\/th><th>Typical time to Shanghai<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Via Suez<\/td><td>About 30&ndash;35 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Via the Cape of Good Hope<\/td><td>About 40&ndash;45 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h2>How much does it cost?<\/h2><p>At about &euro;90&ndash;&euro;150 per person per day, a one-way voyage typically costs <strong>&euro;3,000&ndash;&euro;6,500 per person<\/strong>. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/cargo-ship-travel-cost\/\">how much cargo ship travel costs<\/a>.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cargo-Ship-Travel-Cargoholidays1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Container cargo ship at sea\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Container cargo ship at sea\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Europe&ndash;Asia container ships are among the biggest in the world.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Visas for China<\/h2><p>China&rsquo;s visa rules change regularly. In recent years China has introduced visa-free entry and transit schemes for some nationalities, but <strong>arriving by cargo ship can be treated differently from arriving by air<\/strong>, and you may need a full visa. Check with the Chinese embassy and your booking agent well before sailing.<\/p><h2>What you&rsquo;ll see<\/h2><ul><li>The world&rsquo;s biggest container terminals at Shanghai, Ningbo and Shenzhen<\/li><li>The Strait of Malacca and the Singapore Strait, among the busiest waterways on earth. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/cargo-ship-to-singapore\/\">cargo ship to Singapore<\/a>.<\/li><li>Hong Kong&rsquo;s harbour by night<\/li><li>The Indian Ocean and, on some routes, the Cape of Good Hope<\/li><\/ul><p>Read about these ports in <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/largest-ports-in-the-world\/\">largest ports in the world<\/a> and the ships in <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/biggest-ships-in-the-world\/\">biggest ships in the world<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Tips<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Book 9&ndash;12 months ahead.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Avoid the monsoon<\/strong> if you can: June to September can be rough in the Indian Ocean. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/best-time-for-cargo-ship-travel\/\">best time for cargo ship travel<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Sort your visa early.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Plan your return:<\/strong> by ship, Trans-Siberian train or a flight.<\/li><\/ol><p>Other Asia voyages: <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/cargo-ship-travel-to-japan\/\">cargo ship travel to Japan<\/a> et <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/category\/europe-to-asia\/\">Europe to Asia voyages<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Foire aux questions<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>Can I travel to China on a cargo ship?<\/h3><p>Yes. Some container ships on the Europe&ndash;Asia route carry passengers to Chinese ports.<\/p><h3>How long does it take to sail from Europe to China?<\/h3><p>About 30&ndash;35 days via Suez, or 40&ndash;45 days via the Cape of Good Hope.<\/p><h3>How much does a cargo ship to China cost?<\/h3><p>Typically &euro;3,000&ndash;&euro;6,500 per person one way.<\/p><h3>Do I need a visa for China if I arrive by ship?<\/h3><p>Often yes. Visa-free schemes may not apply to arrivals by cargo ship, so check before you sail.<\/p><h3>Which Chinese ports do ships call at?<\/h3><p>Commonly Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen (Yantian), Xiamen, Qingdao and Hong Kong.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Sail to China<\/strong><p>Ask us about passenger cabins on Europe&ndash;Asia container ships.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/sinformer-pour-une-croisiere-cargo\/\">Obtenir un devis de voyage \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<style>\n.ch-post{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.ch-post h2{font-size:1.6em;margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:#0b2545;border-bottom:3px solid #f5a623;padding-bottom:.25em}\n.ch-post h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4em 0 .3em;color:#0b2545}\n.ch-post p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.ch-post ul,.ch-post ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}\n.ch-post li{margin:.35em 0}\n.ch-post .ch-updated{font-size:.9em;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.2em}\n.ch-post .ch-table{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.2em 0 1.6em}\n.ch-post table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}\n.ch-post th{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:.65em .8em}\n.ch-post td{padding:.6em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n.ch-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6f8fb}\n.ch-post .ch-faq{background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1em 1.4em;margin:1em 0 2em}\n.ch-post .ch-faq h3{margin-top:1em}\n.ch-post .ch-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2545,#13315c);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6em 1.8em;margin:2.2em 0;text-align:center}\n.ch-post .ch-cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.35em;margin-bottom:.4em;color:#fff}\n.ch-post .ch-cta p{color:#dbe4f0;margin:.2em 0 1.1em}\n.ch-post .ch-btn{display:inline-block;background:#f5a623;color:#0b2545 !important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.8em 1.6em;border-radius:999px}\n.ch-post .ch-btn:hover{background:#ffbb45}\n.ch-post em{color:#4b5563}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Voyager en cargo vers la Chine : travers\u00e9es entre l'Europe et Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen et Hong Kong, itin\u00e9raires par le canal de Suez ou le cap de Bonne-Esp\u00e9rance, dur\u00e9e du voyage de 4 \u00e0 6 semaines, co\u00fbts et visas.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99943,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single3.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1020,356,1455],"tags":[361,1740,1493,1155,1736],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99944"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99944"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99944\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99945,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99944\/revisions\/99945"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99943"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99944"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99944"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=99944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}