Freight rates from Felixstowe to Melbourne.
Ocean freight for containers from Felixstowe (GBFXT) to Melbourne (AUMEL). Prices as of 9 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Felixstowe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40HC | Market index | $2,311 | · | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Sources: quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (9 Nov 2026 to 9 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Container shipping cost from Felixstowe to Melbourne
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Shipping from Felixstowe to Melbourne
By sea Felixstowe to Melbourne is 11,107 nautical miles via Strait of Gibraltar, Bab-el-Mandeb and Suez Canal, about 33.1 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Felixstowe to Melbourne: where the numbers come from
Market index figures are regional averages for the trade, not a price from a carrier. They are shown for reference only and cannot be booked.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 9 Nov 2026. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.
FAQ
How long does shipping from Felixstowe to Melbourne take?
The sea distance is 11,107 nm, about 33.1 days at 14 knots without port calls. Liner services add calls and transhipment.
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?
Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
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All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Felixstowe to Melbourne shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory. This lane has fewer than 3 prices so far and is not listed in search engines yet.