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.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | BIG GEORGE | 26028E | BH2 | 2026-07-11 | 41d | $2,582 | $5,132 |
| MAERSK | MAERSK ELBA | 629W | AE19 | 2026-07-13 | 39d | $2,582 | $4,564 |
| OOCL | YM CONTINENT | 074S | CHL | 2026-07-14 | 21d | $3,100 | $6,200 |
| OOCL | YM CONTINENT | 074S | CHL | 2026-07-14 | 21d | $3,100 | $6,200 |
| ZIM | MELINA | 64W | ASE | 2026-07-15 | 35d | $2,940 | $5,370 |
| CMA | CMA CGM CAIMEP | 0BYPGS1NL | KCM2CNC/A3CANL | 2026-07-15 | 32d | $2,864 | $5,714 |
| ZIM | MELINA | 64W | ASE | 2026-07-15 | 35d | $2,940 | $5,370 |
| CMA | CMA CGM CAIMEP | 0BYPGS1NL | KCM2CNC/A3CANL | 2026-07-15 | 32d | $2,864 | $5,714 |
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.
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.
Ocean transit from Ningbo to Melbourne takes around 39 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include ONE, MAERSK, OOCL, ZIM, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 85 live sailings on the Ningbo → Melbourne lane, with multiple departures every week.