152 sailings · 9 carriers · transit 10–53 days
40HC $5,214 · 20ft $2,614 · ~16 days · CMA
This week there are 152 sailings from Ningbo to Melbourne across 9 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,713 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 10 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC | — | 22d | — | $3,750 | |||
| MSC | MSC MARIA CLARA | KN626A | WALLABY SERVICE | 2026-07-06 | 18d | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| ZIM | SEAGULL | 14S | ZAX | 2026-07-09 | 29d | $2,890 | $5,270 |
| HMM | PHOEBE | 0012S | A1X | 2026-07-09 | 18d | $2,110 | — |
| EMC | YM ESSENCE | 102S | CAT | 2026-07-10 | 17d | $2,300 | $4,600 |
| ZIM | SEAGULL | 14S | ZAX | 2026-07-10 | 28d | $2,890 | $5,270 |
| MSC | MSC DONATA | KN627A | WALLABY SERVICE | 2026-07-10 | 21d | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| MSC | MSC DONATA | KN627A | WALLABY SERVICE | 2026-07-10 | 21d | $2,500 | $5,000 |
Rates on the Ningbo → Melbourne 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 Ningbo to Melbourne is $5,214 for a 40ft HC container and $2,614 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Ningbo to Melbourne takes around 16 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, ZIM, HMM, EMC, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 152 live sailings on the Ningbo → Melbourne lane, with multiple departures every week.