98 sailings · 9 carriers · transit 12–43 days
40HC $5,300 · 20ft $2,650 · ~17 days · OOCL
This week there are 98 sailings from Yantian to Melbourne across 9 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,150 with ZIM, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 12 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM | ZIM ALBATROSS | 16S | — | 13d | $2,100 | $4,150 | |
| ZIM | SEAGULL | 14S | — | 15d | $2,250 | $4,450 | |
| ONE | MAERSK FUKUOKA | 626S | — | 16d | $2,200 | $4,400 | |
| HMM | HMM PARAMOUNT | 0094S | — | 14d | $2,150 | $4,250 | |
| ONE | EVER SUPERB | 0115S | — | 14d | $2,200 | $4,400 | |
| ONE | ARIES | 628S | — | 16d | $2,200 | $4,400 | |
| MSK | — | 15d | $2,125 | $4,250 | |||
| OOCL | SING PING | 033S | PHKG | 2026-07-08 | 20d | $2,735 | $5,470 |
Rates on the Yantian → 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 Yantian to Melbourne is $5,300 for a 40ft HC container and $2,650 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Yantian to Melbourne takes around 17 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include OOCL, MAERSK, ONE, ZIM, MSC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 98 live sailings on the Yantian → Melbourne lane, with multiple departures every week.