46 sailings · 4 carriers · transit 30–59 days
40HC $5,654 · 20ft $4,254 · ~40 days · MAERSK
This week there are 46 sailings from Ningbo to Apapa across 4 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,774 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 30 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | MAERSK HERRERA | 629W | FEW3 | 2026-07-17 | 41d | $4,424 | $5,924 |
| CMA | CMA CGM NERVAL | 0W10UW1MA | KILIMA/WAX1/AFRICA6 | 2026-07-19 | 59d | $4,438 | $5,613 |
| CMA | CMA CGM CHRISTOPHE COLOMB | 0W10SW1MA | WAX1/AFRICA6 | 2026-07-19 | 42d | $4,128 | $5,813 |
| HPL | MANCHESTER MAERSK | 629W | NE1 | 2026-07-20 | 50d | $3,949 | $4,779 |
| MAERSK | MAERSK NESTON | 630W | EXTRALOADER (FEA) | 2026-07-20 | 59d | $4,260 | $5,660 |
| CMA | CMA CGM CHRISTOPHE COLOMB | 0W10SW1MA | WAX1/AFRICA6 | 2026-07-20 | 51d | $4,128 | $5,813 |
| ONE | VULPECULA | 629W | WA1 | 2026-07-21 | 37d | $4,365 | $5,615 |
| ONE | SEASPAN DUBAI | 040W | WA1 | 2026-07-21 | 30d | $4,365 | $5,615 |
Rates on the Ningbo → Apapa 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 is $5,654 for a 40ft HC container and $4,254 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Ningbo to Apapa takes around 40 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, CMA, HPL, ONE. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 46 live sailings on the Ningbo → Apapa lane, with multiple departures every week.