24 sailings · 6 carriers · transit 13–22 days
This week there are 24 sailings from Ningbo to Melbourne across 6 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,513 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 13 days. Most services sail direct.
40HC $4,513 · HPL · 13–22 days
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC | DIMITRA C | 2403S | CAT | 2026-11-09 | 18d | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| HPL | EVER SMART | 0145S | NAX | 2026-11-09 | 18d | — | $4,513 |
| ONE | GSL VINIA | 644S | AUN | 2026-11-09 | 21d | $2,732 | $5,432 |
| HPL | DIMITRA C | 2403S | CAT | 2026-11-10 | 17d | $2,263 | $4,513 |
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 $4,513 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Ningbo to Melbourne takes around 13–22 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include EMC, HPL, ONE, HMM, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 24 live sailings on the Ningbo → Melbourne lane, with multiple departures every week.