46 sailings · 13 carriers · transit 10–33 days
This week there are 46 sailings from Shanghai to Sydney across 13 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,330 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.
40HC $4,330 · YML · 10–33 days
Best tracked on-time performance: 5% (CMA, 20 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC | EVER ENVOY | 205S | CAT | 2026-11-09 | 22d | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| HPL | EVER ENVOY | 205S | CAT | 2026-11-09 | 22d | $2,263 | $4,513 |
| ONE | — | 2026-11-09 | 19d | $2,607 | $5,182 | ||
| CMA | OOCL NORFOLK | 0BT1BS1NL | ACXANL | 2026-11-10 | 19d | $2,914 | $5,814 |
Rates on the Shanghai → 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 Shanghai to Sydney 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 Sydney takes around 10–33 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include EMC, HPL, ONE, CMA, MAERSK. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 46 live sailings on the Shanghai → Sydney lane, with multiple departures every week.