42 sailings · 5 carriers · transit 10–27 days
40HC $6,714 · 20ft $3,364 · ~11 days · CMA
This week there are 42 sailings from Shekou to Sydney across 5 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,550 with YML, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 10 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YML | TS MUNDRA | 2605S | — | 14d | $2,350 | $4,550 | |
| PIL | TS MELBOURNE | 2601S | — | 14d | $2,350 | $4,600 | |
| ZIM | MSC UNITY VI | 23S | — | 20d | $2,650 | $5,150 | |
| ZIM | MSC SHINA V | 33S | — | 20d | $2,650 | $5,150 | |
| ZIM | MSC DAISY | 78S | — | 20d | $2,350 | $4,550 | |
| PIL | KOTA LIHAT | 0223S | — | 14d | $2,350 | $4,600 | |
| YML | — | 15d | $2,400 | $4,650 | |||
| ONE | ONE SAN DIEGO | 627S | AUN | 2026-07-14 | 16d | $2,582 | $5,132 |
Rates on the Shekou → Sydney 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 Shekou to Sydney is $6,714 for a 40ft HC container and $3,364 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shekou to Sydney takes around 11 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include ONE, CMA, YML, PIL, ZIM. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 42 live sailings on the Shekou → Sydney lane, with multiple departures every week.