Ningbo → Melbourne freight rate

85 sailings · 6 carriers · transit 18–50 days

40HC $4,658 · 20ft $2,629 · ~39 days · MAERSK

This week there are 85 sailings from Ningbo to Melbourne across 6 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,032 with ONE, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 18 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
ONEBIG GEORGE26028EBH22026-07-1141d$2,582$5,132
MAERSKMAERSK ELBA629WAE192026-07-1339d$2,582$4,564
OOCLYM CONTINENT074SCHL2026-07-1421d$3,100$6,200
OOCLYM CONTINENT074SCHL2026-07-1421d$3,100$6,200
ZIMMELINA64WASE2026-07-1535d$2,940$5,370
CMACMA CGM CAIMEP0BYPGS1NLKCM2CNC/A3CANL2026-07-1532d$2,864$5,714
ZIMMELINA64WASE2026-07-1535d$2,940$5,370
CMACMA CGM CAIMEP0BYPGS1NLKCM2CNC/A3CANL2026-07-1532d$2,864$5,714

About this route

Rates on the Ningbo → 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 Ningbo to Melbourne?

The current ocean spot rate from Ningbo to Melbourne is $4,658 for a 40ft HC container and $2,629 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Ningbo to Melbourne take?

Ocean transit from Ningbo to Melbourne takes around 39 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Ningbo to Melbourne?

Carriers currently sailing this route include ONE, MAERSK, OOCL, ZIM, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Ningbo to Melbourne?

We track 85 live sailings on the Ningbo → Melbourne lane, with multiple departures every week.

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