49 sailings · 5 carriers · transit 16–44 days
40HC $5,995 · 20ft $3,197 · ~24 days · MAERSK
This week there are 49 sailings from Dalian to Sydney across 5 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,700 with OOCL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 16 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOCL | YM CONTINENT | 074S | CHL | 2026-07-12 | 19d | $3,100 | $6,200 |
| ZIM | YUANDAWEILAI | 301S | QX4 | 2026-07-15 | 32d | $2,990 | $5,470 |
| CMA | KUO LONG | 0XSQFS1NL | CSE1CNC/A3CANL | 2026-07-15 | 21d | $2,864 | $5,714 |
| MSC | MSC MAYA | GT628W | TIGER SERVICE | 2026-07-17 | 34d | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| CMA | KUO LONG | 0XSQFS1NL | CSE1CNC/A3CANL | 2026-07-17 | 19d | $2,864 | $5,714 |
| OOCL | URU BHUM | 172S | CHL | 2026-07-18 | 20d | $3,100 | $6,218 |
| CMA | KUO LONG | 0XSQFS1NL | CSE1CNC/A3CANL | 2026-07-20 | 16d | $2,864 | $5,714 |
| OOCL | FEI YUN HE | 570S | NTX | 2026-07-20 | 26d | $2,650 | $5,300 |
Rates on the Dalian → Sydney lane are live carrier spot prices from public listings. They move week to week with capacity, fuel and demand, so we refresh them daily to help you time your booking. For a firm, all-in price including local charges and surcharges, request a quote and we match your shipment to a vetted forwarder.
The current ocean spot rate from Dalian to Sydney is $5,995 for a 40ft HC container and $3,197 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Dalian to Sydney takes around 24 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include OOCL, ZIM, CMA, MSC, MAERSK. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 49 live sailings on the Dalian → Sydney lane, with multiple departures every week.