Ningbo → Lyttelton freight rate

41 sailings · 4 carriers · transit 22–46 days

40HC $4,735 · 20ft $3,155 · ~40 days · MAERSK

This week there are 41 sailings from Ningbo to Lyttelton across 4 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,427 with ONE, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 22 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
ONEWAN HAI 323W060CCX2026-07-2938d$2,227$4,427
MAERSKAL JMELIYAH631WAE122026-07-2943d$3,000
ONEXIN WEN ZHOU181WCCX2026-07-3031d$2,227$4,427
CMAXIN ZHANG ZHOU0ZEM9S1NLANZXANL2026-08-0222d$2,639$5,264
OOCLXIN ZHANG ZHOU078SCNS2026-08-0222d$2,605$5,005
ONEXIN WEN ZHOU181WCCX2026-08-0241d$2,227$4,427
ONEONE MAGDALENA2630WSX12026-08-0241d$2,227$4,427
MAERSKMARSTAL MAERSK631WAE22026-08-0245d$3,154$4,733

About this route

Rates on the Ningbo → Lyttelton 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Lyttelton?

The current ocean spot rate from Ningbo to Lyttelton is $4,735 for a 40ft HC container and $3,155 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Ningbo to Lyttelton take?

Ocean transit from Ningbo to Lyttelton takes around 40 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Ningbo to Lyttelton?

Carriers currently sailing this route include ONE, MAERSK, CMA, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Ningbo to Lyttelton?

We track 41 live sailings on the Ningbo → Lyttelton lane, with multiple departures every week.

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