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Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Ningbo (CNNGB) to Hamburg (DEHAM), 28 to 59 days in transit. 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 Ningbo to Hamburg
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 | $1,800 | $2,550 | 47 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $2,735 | $3,850 | 51 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $2,735 | $3,850 | 54 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Live quotes (Navo search) | $2,560 | $3,800 | 90 quotes, 23 Oct 2026 to 3 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40HC | Market index | $3,040 | $3,734 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Sources: published carrier prices on 54 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 21 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026); quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (23 Oct 2026 to 3 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Ningbo to Hamburg
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-LloydEmma Maersk · NE4 | 14 Nov 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 33 d | n/a | $2,735 | $2,735 |
| Hapag-LloydToronto Express · AWA | 20 Nov 2026 | 10 Jan 2027 | 52 d | $2,235 | $2,735 | $2,735 |
| MaerskEmma Maersk · AE5 | 14 Nov 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 33 d | $1,800 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| EvergreenEver Even | 24 Nov 2026 | 12 Jan 2027 | 49 d | $2,000 | n/a | $3,000 |
| OOCLEver Given · LL7 | 12 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 42 d | $2,100 | $3,109 | $3,100 |
| MSCMsc Calypso · SWAN | 11 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 52 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| MSCMsc Mariagrazia · SWAN | 11 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 45 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| OOCL | 16 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 36 d | $2,300 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Shipping lines from Ningbo to Hamburg
8 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Ningbo to Hamburg
Shipping a container from Ningbo to Hamburg starts at $1,800 for a 20GP, $2,735 for a 40GP and $2,560 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
Across 54 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $2,735 to $6,025, with a median of $3,850. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 120% more on a different sailing.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking. Prices from searches keep the terms the provider quoted, some include local charges or door delivery.
Shipping from Ningbo to Hamburg
54 sailings from Ningbo to Hamburg carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 3 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 28 to 59 days port to port; 53 of the 54 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, COSCO and Maersk.
By sea Ningbo to Hamburg is 10,728 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 31.9 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Ningbo to Hamburg: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 21 Oct 2026 and 9 Nov 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.
Navo Rates also holds the prices returned to searches on this lane between 23 Oct 2026 and 3 Nov 2026.
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 much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Hamburg?
The lowest price we hold for Ningbo to Hamburg is $1,800 per 20GP, $2,735 per 40GP and $2,560 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 Ningbo to Hamburg take?
Carriers schedule 28 to 59 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,728 nm, about 31.9 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Ningbo to Hamburg?
CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, COSCO and Maersk 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.
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