40 sailings · 12 carriers · transit 14–33 days
This week there are 40 sailings from Shanghai to Melbourne across 12 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,330 with YML, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 14 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
40HC $4,330 · YML · 14–33 days
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC | EVER SMART | 0145S | NEAX | 2026-11-09 | 20d | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| HMM | EVER SMART | 0145S | A1X | 2026-11-09 | 17d | $2,510 | — |
| ONE | — | 2026-11-09 | 23d | $2,607 | $5,182 | ||
| CMA | OOCL NORFOLK | 0BT1BS1NL | ACXANL | 2026-11-10 | 16d | $2,914 | $5,814 |
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 $4,330 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Melbourne takes around 14–33 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include EMC, HMM, ONE, CMA, HPL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 40 live sailings on the Shanghai → Melbourne lane, with multiple departures every week.