55 sailings · 9 carriers · transit 23–53 days
40HC $5,108 · 20ft $3,320 · ~35 days · ONE
This week there are 55 sailings from Ningbo to Southampton across 9 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,608 with ONE, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 23 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YML | YM TOPMOST | 025W | — | 40d | $2,775 | $5,050 | |
| OOCL | CMA CGM PANTHEON | 1FL3UW | — | 35d | $3,350 | $5,450 | |
| OOCL | APL LION CITY | 1FL3SW | — | 35d | $3,350 | $5,450 | |
| ONE | — | 23d | $3,100 | $4,950 | |||
| MAERSK | MATZ MAERSK | 628W | AE15 | 2026-07-13 | 52d | — | $6,875 |
| MSC | YM TRIUMPH | 029W | GRIFFIN SERVICE | 2026-07-15 | 37d | $3,660 | $5,640 |
| MSC | YM TRIUMPH | 029W | GRIFFIN SERVICE | 2026-07-15 | 37d | $3,660 | $5,640 |
| MAERSK | Maersk Cincinnati | 627W | AE19 | 2026-07-17 | 47d | $4,172 | $6,875 |
Rates on the Ningbo → Southampton 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 Southampton is $5,108 for a 40ft HC container and $3,320 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Ningbo to Southampton takes around 35 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, MSC, CMA, COSCO, EMC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 55 live sailings on the Ningbo → Southampton lane, with multiple departures every week.