8 sailings · 3 carriers · transit 23–52 days
This week there are 8 sailings from Ningbo to Balboa across 3 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $6,142 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 23 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
40HC $6,142 · MAERSK · 23–52 days
Best tracked on-time performance: 4% (EMC, 23 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA | CMA CGM TENERE | PEX070E19 | PEX2 | 2026-11-13 | 35d | $9,564 | $9,514 |
| MAERSK | Kuala Lumpur Express | 646E | TP12 | 2026-11-13 | 44d | $5,617 | $6,142 |
| MAERSK | CLIFFORD MAERSK | 646W | FM1 | 2026-11-18 | 52d | $5,622 | $6,147 |
| EMC | — | 2026-11-18 | 23d | $6,800 | $7,200 |
Rates on the Ningbo → Balboa 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 Balboa is $6,142 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Ningbo to Balboa takes around 23–52 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include CMA, MAERSK, EMC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 8 live sailings on the Ningbo → Balboa lane, with multiple departures every week.