200 sailings · 10 carriers · transit 12–39 days
40HC $5,400 · 20ft $2,700 · ~25 days · MSC
This week there are 200 sailings from Shanghai to Melbourne across 10 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,522 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 12 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOCL | — | 15d | $2,600 | $5,150 | |||
| TSLINES | TIAN SHUN HE | — | 19d | $2,250 | $4,500 | ||
| TSLINES | ZHONG GU NAN CHANG | — | 21d | $2,150 | $4,300 | ||
| ZIM | SEAGULL | 14S | ZAX | 2026-07-07 | 31d | $2,890 | $5,270 |
| MSC | MSC CANCUN IV | FP626A | KOALA | 2026-07-07 | 23d | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| MSC | MSC DONATA | KN627A | WALLABY SERVICE | 2026-07-08 | 23d | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| MSC | MSC CANCUN IV | FP626A | KOALA | 2026-07-08 | 23d | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| ZIM | SEAGULL | 14S | ZAX | 2026-07-08 | 30d | $2,890 | $5,270 |
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 $5,400 for a 40ft HC container and $2,700 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Melbourne takes around 25 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include ZIM, MSC, EMC, OOCL, MAERSK. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 200 live sailings on the Shanghai → Melbourne lane, with multiple departures every week.