17 sailings · 3 carriers · transit 17–40 days
40HC $7,214 · 20ft $7,114 · ~31 days · CMA
This week there are 17 sailings from Ningbo to Balboa across 3 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,160 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 17 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC | — | 23d | $10,000 | $10,400 | |||
| EMC | EVER FRONT | 0790-039E | — | 23d | $10,600 | $11,200 | |
| MAERSK | GUDRUN MAERSK | 628E | AC3 | 2026-07-22 | 17d | $4,300 | $5,160 |
| CMA | CMA CGM SCANDOLA | 0PPJAE1MA | PEX2 | 2026-07-28 | 30d | $6,114 | $6,214 |
| CMA | CMA CGM SCANDOLA | 0PPJAE1MA | PEX2 | 2026-07-29 | 29d | $6,114 | $6,214 |
| MAERSK | MAERSK YUKON | 630E | AC3 | 2026-07-30 | 23d | $4,380 | $5,200 |
| CMA | CMA CGM BIG SUR | 0PPO3E1MA | PEX2 | 2026-07-30 | 35d | $6,114 | $6,214 |
| MAERSK | Tangier Maersk | 631E | TP15 | 2026-08-01 | 40d | $4,599 | $5,460 |
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 $7,214 for a 40ft HC container and $7,114 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Ningbo to Balboa takes around 31 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, CMA, EMC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 17 live sailings on the Ningbo → Balboa lane, with multiple departures every week.