Shekou → Melbourne freight rate

54 sailings · 7 carriers · transit 12–15 days

This week there are 54 sailings from Shekou to Melbourne across 7 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,450 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 12 days. Most services sail direct.

40HC $4,450 · HPL · 12–15 days

Best tracked on-time performance: 38% (OOCL, 26 sailings).

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
OOCL—2026-11-0915d$2,750$5,500
OOCLCOSCO ROTTERDAM215S—2026-11-0915d$2,750$5,500
OOCLCOSCO SINGAPORE204S—2026-11-0915d$2,750$5,500
OOCLOOCL KUALA LUMPUR194S—2026-11-0915d$2,750$5,500

About this route

Rates on the Shekou → 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a container from Shekou to Melbourne?

The current ocean spot rate from Shekou to Melbourne is $4,450 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Shekou to Melbourne take?

Ocean transit from Shekou to Melbourne takes around 12–15 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Shekou to Melbourne?

Carriers currently sailing this route include OOCL, PIL, YML, CMA, TSLINES. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Shekou to Melbourne?

We track 54 live sailings on the Shekou → Melbourne lane, with multiple departures every week.

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