174 sailings · 10 carriers · transit 11–28 days
40HC $4,506 · 20ft $2,253 · ~14 days · MAERSK
This week there are 174 sailings from Shanghai to Sydney across 10 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,732 with ONE, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 11 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
Best tracked on-time performance: 33% (ONE, 6 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSLINES | ZHONG GU NAN CHANG | — | 17d | $2,150 | $4,300 | ||
| OOCL | — | 13d | $2,600 | $5,150 | |||
| TSLINES | TIAN SHUN HE | — | 22d | $2,250 | $4,500 | ||
| ZIM | SEAGULL | 14S | ZAX | 2026-07-07 | 27d | $2,890 | $5,270 |
| MSC | MSC DONATA | KN627A | WALLABY SERVICE | 2026-07-08 | 16d | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| ZIM | SEAGULL | 14S | ZAX | 2026-07-08 | 26d | $2,890 | $5,270 |
| EMC | YM ESSENCE | 102S | CAT | 2026-07-08 | 23d | $2,300 | $4,600 |
| MAERSK | Maersk Fukuoka | 626S | DRAGON | 2026-07-09 | 13d | $3,953 | $7,906 |
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 $4,506 for a 40ft HC container and $2,253 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Sydney takes around 14 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include ZIM, MSC, EMC, MAERSK, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 174 live sailings on the Shanghai → Sydney lane, with multiple departures every week.