83 sailings · 5 carriers · transit 15–38 days
40HC $4,770 · 20ft $1,700 · ~24 days · MAERSK
This week there are 83 sailings from Shanghai to Melbourne across 5 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,420 with OOCL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 15 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOCL | — | 32d | $1,750 | $3,420 | |||
| ZIM | X-PRESS MACHU PICCHU | 96S | SIX | 2026-07-13 | 29d | $2,990 | $5,470 |
| ZIM | TO BE NAMED | 34W | SA1 | 2026-07-13 | 29d | $2,990 | $5,470 |
| ONE | ONE SIMPLICITY | 2628E | AX2 | 2026-07-16 | 22d | $2,732 | $5,432 |
| OOCL | COSCO ROTTERDAM | 212S | A3S | 2026-07-17 | 18d | $2,722 | $5,443 |
| MAERSK | Monaco | 630S | A2S | 2026-07-18 | 24d | $2,607 | $5,214 |
| MAERSK | Monaco | 630S | A2S | 2026-07-18 | 24d | $2,607 | $5,214 |
| CMA | OOCL MIAMI | 0AJN0S1NL | A3CANL | 2026-07-21 | 19d | $2,814 | $5,614 |
Rates on the Shanghai → 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 Shanghai to Melbourne is $4,770 for a 40ft HC container and $1,700 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Shanghai to Melbourne takes around 24 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include ZIM, ONE, OOCL, MAERSK, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 83 live sailings on the Shanghai → Melbourne lane, with multiple departures every week.