82 sailings · 7 carriers · transit 28–59 days
40HC $7,013 · 20ft $4,988 · ~35 days · CMA
This week there are 82 sailings from Ningbo to Apapa/Lagos across 7 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,775 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 28 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA | — | 45d | $4,650 | $6,150 | |||
| MSC | MSC ANTONIA | FN627A | IROKO | 2026-07-12 | 35d | $5,000 | $6,450 |
| MSC | MSC ANTONIA | FN627A | IROKO | 2026-07-12 | 35d | $5,000 | $6,450 |
| MSC | MSC DOUALA VIII | FN628A | IROKO | 2026-07-18 | 38d | $4,800 | $6,200 |
| MSC | MSC CHANNE | FN629A | IROKO | 2026-07-19 | 42d | $4,800 | $6,200 |
| MAERSK | MAERSK NESTON | 630W | EXTRALOADER (FEA) | 2026-07-20 | 56d | $4,252 | $5,602 |
| HPL | MANCHESTER MAERSK | 629W | NE1 | 2026-07-20 | 52d | $3,949 | $4,779 |
| CMA | CMA CGM CHRISTOPHE COLOMB | 0W10SW1MA | WAX1/AFRICA6 | 2026-07-20 | 52d | $4,128 | $5,813 |
Rates on the Ningbo → Apapa/Lagos 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 Apapa/Lagos is $7,013 for a 40ft HC container and $4,988 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Ningbo to Apapa/Lagos takes around 35 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, MAERSK, HPL, CMA, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 82 live sailings on the Ningbo → Apapa/Lagos lane, with multiple departures every week.