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NetherlandsFreight rates from Ningbo to Rotterdam.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Ningbo (CNNGB) to Rotterdam (NLRTM), 32 to 54 days in transit. Prices as of 9 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Ningbo to Rotterdam
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Container shipping cost Ningbo to Rotterdam
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 | $1,805 | $2,550 | 45 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 20GP | Live quotes (Navo search) | $1,802 | $2,550 | 129 quotes, 22 Oct 2026 to 5 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $2,735 | $3,850 | 53 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Live quotes (Navo search) | $2,735 | $3,790 | 120 quotes, 22 Oct 2026 to 5 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $2,735 | $3,850 | 58 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Live quotes (Navo search) | $2,656 | $3,700 | 121 quotes, 22 Oct 2026 to 5 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 20GP | Market index | $1,750 | $2,875 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
| 40GP | Market index | $2,935 | $3,506 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
| 40HC | Market index | $2,835 | $3,757 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Sources: published carrier prices on 59 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 10 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026); quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (22 Oct 2026 to 5 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Ningbo to Rotterdam
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 | 21 Dec 2026 | 37 d | n/a | $2,735 | $2,735 |
| Hapag-LloydMoscow Maersk · NE1 | 16 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 40 d | n/a | n/a | $2,735 |
| Hapag-LloydMarstal Maersk · NE1 | 11 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 49 d | n/a | $2,835 | $2,835 |
| Hapag-LloydMerete Maersk · NE1 | 21 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 42 d | n/a | $4,535 | $2,935 |
| Hapag-LloydMerete Maersk · NE1 | 21 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 42 d | n/a | n/a | $2,935 |
| EvergreenEver Given · CES | 13 Nov 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | 48 d | $2,030 | $2,980 | $2,980 |
| MaerskW Kithira · FM1 | 11 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 44 d · via | $1,805 | $3,010 | $3,010 |
| EvergreenEver Even | 24 Nov 2026 | 6 Jan 2027 | 43 d | $2,050 | n/a | $3,100 |
Shipping lines from Ningbo to Rotterdam
10 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen | 26 | 38 d | $2,030 | $2,980 | $2,980 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 13 | 37 d | n/a | $2,735 | $2,735 |
| ONE | 10 | 32 d | $2,554 | $3,906 | $3,906 |
| CMA CGM | 4 | 34 d | $2,375 | $3,625 | $3,625 |
| OOCL | 4 | 40 d | $2,300 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Maersk | 2 | 44 d | $1,805 | $3,010 | $3,010 |
| COSCOlive quote | · | · | $4,225 | $6,025 | $6,025 |
| HMMlive quote | · | · | $2,273 | $3,546 | n/a |
| MSClive quote | · | · | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| Yang Minglive quote | · | · | n/a | n/a | $3,785 |
Container shipping cost from Ningbo to Rotterdam
On Ningbo to Rotterdam the cheapest ocean freight we see is $1,802 for a 20GP, $2,735 for a 40GP and $2,656 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 58 sailings is $3,850; the cheapest is $2,735 and the dearest $4,535. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $1,800 per box.
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 Rotterdam
59 sailings from Ningbo to Rotterdam carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 3 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 32 to 54 days port to port; 57 of the 59 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM, OOCL, Maersk, COSCO, HMM, MSC and Yang Ming.
By sea Ningbo to Rotterdam is 10,475 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 31.2 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 Rotterdam: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 10 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 22 Oct 2026 and 5 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Ningbo to Rotterdam above: it asks the carriers and forwarders connected to Navo at the moment you search.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Rotterdam?
The lowest price we hold for Ningbo to Rotterdam is $1,802 per 20GP, $2,735 per 40GP and $2,656 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 Rotterdam take?
Carriers schedule 32 to 54 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,475 nm, about 31.2 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Ningbo to Rotterdam?
Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM, OOCL, Maersk, COSCO, HMM, MSC and Yang Ming 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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