18 sailings · 3 carriers · transit 21–35 days
40HC $4,780 · MAERSK · 21–35 days
This week there are 18 sailings from Shanghai to Melbourne across 3 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,780 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 21 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA | FEI LI DA 1 | 1300O0E23 | CNCSX02/A3CANL | 2026-11-02 | 27d | $3,214 | $6,414 |
| CMA | FEI LI DA 2 | 1300I0E23 | CNCSX02/A3CANL | 2026-11-05 | 24d | $3,214 | $6,414 |
| OOCL | OOCL MIAMI | 116S | A3C | 2026-11-05 | 24d | $3,150 | $6,300 |
| CMA | QIANKUN02 | 161080E23 | CNNKG13/A3CANL | 2026-11-06 | 23d | $3,214 | $6,414 |
Rates on the Shanghai → Melbourne 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 Shanghai to Melbourne is $4,780 for a 40ft HC container and — for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Melbourne takes around 21–35 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include CMA, OOCL, MAERSK. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 18 live sailings on the Shanghai → Melbourne lane, with multiple departures every week.