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Freight rates from Dalian to Melbourne.

Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Dalian (CNDLC) to Melbourne (AUMEL), 28 to 31 days in transit. Prices as of 28 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.

20GP from$3,464lowest seen, USD

40GP from$6,914lowest seen, USD

40HC from$6,914lowest seen, USD

Transit28-31 dscheduled, port to port

Live rates Dalian to Melbourne

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Container shipping cost Dalian to Melbourne

Ocean freight per container in USD. Carrier prices are port to port before local charges; live quotes keep the terms the provider quoted. Reference prices with date and source, not an offer.

Container	Source	From	Median	Basis
20GP	Carrier sailings	$3,464	$3,464	4 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026
40GP	Carrier sailings	$6,914	$6,914	4 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026
40HC	Carrier sailings	$6,914	$6,914	4 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026

Sources: published carrier prices on 4 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 28 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.

Cheapest upcoming sailings Dalian to Melbourne

Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.

Carrier	Departs	Arrives	Transit	20GP	40GP	40HC
CMA CGMCma Cgm Fort Diamant · KCSCNC/A3NANL	18 Nov 2026	16 Dec 2026	28 d	$3,464	$6,914	$6,914
CMA CGMKuo Long · CSE1CNC/A3NANL	18 Nov 2026	16 Dec 2026	28 d	$3,464	$6,914	$6,914
CMA CGMCma Cgm Sainte Anne · KCSCNC/A3NANL	22 Nov 2026	23 Dec 2026	31 d	$3,464	$6,914	$6,914
CMA CGMSea Of Luck · CSE1CNC/A3CANL	28 Nov 2026	27 Dec 2026	29 d	$3,464	$6,914	$6,914

Shipping lines from Dalian to Melbourne

1 carrier with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.

Carrier	Sailings	Fastest	20GP	40GP	40HC
CMA CGM	4	28 d	$3,464	$6,914	$6,914

Container shipping cost from Dalian to Melbourne

The lowest container shipping cost from Dalian to Melbourne we have on record is $3,464 for a 20GP, $6,914 for a 40GP and $6,914 for a 40HC.

Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.

Shipping from Dalian to Melbourne

Carriers list 4 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 18 Nov 2026.

Scheduled transit is 28 to 31 days port to port, all on direct services.

Carrier on the lane: CMA CGM.

By sea Dalian to Melbourne is 5,599 nautical miles, about 16.7 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.

Freight rates from Dalian to Melbourne: where the numbers come from

Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 28 Oct 2026 and 28 Oct 2026. Each figure is a list price for one sailing, not an offer: availability and the final price are confirmed when you request a quote.

Prices on this page are a snapshot from 28 Oct 2026. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.

FAQ

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

The lowest price we hold for Dalian to Melbourne is $3,464 per 20GP, $6,914 per 40GP and $6,914 per 40HC. Carrier prices are port to port, before local charges. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.

How long does shipping from Dalian to Melbourne take?

Carriers schedule 28 to 31 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,599 nm, about 16.7 days at 14 knots without port calls.

Which shipping lines sail from Dalian to Melbourne?

CMA CGM have priced sailings or quotes on this lane.

Can I book these freight rates?

No, they are reference prices from Navo Rates with their date. To book, run a live search or request a quote: the price you get there is confirmed by the carrier or forwarder.

What is included in the price?

Carrier prices cover ocean freight for one container, port to port. Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.