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AustraliaFreight rates from Ningbo to Sydney.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Ningbo (CNNGB) to Sydney (AUSYD), 11 to 21 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 Sydney
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Container shipping cost Ningbo to Sydney
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 | $2,241 | $3,132 | 37 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $4,469 | $6,232 | 37 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $4,469 | $6,232 | 36 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 37 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 30 Sep 2026 to 9 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Ningbo to Sydney
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-LloydHmm Paramount · NAX | 12 Nov 2026 | 28 Nov 2026 | 15 d | $2,241 | $4,469 | $4,469 |
| EvergreenDimitra C · CAT | 13 Nov 2026 | 2 Dec 2026 | 19 d | $2,500 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| EvergreenEver Smart · NEAX | 13 Nov 2026 | 28 Nov 2026 | 15 d | $2,500 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| HMMHmm Paramount (Hhpu0096S) · A1X | 11 Nov 2026 | 28 Nov 2026 | 17 d | $2,510 | $5,020 | n/a |
| Hapag-LloydHmm Paramount · NAX | 11 Nov 2026 | 28 Nov 2026 | 17 d | $2,663 | $5,513 | $5,313 |
| Hapag-LloydDimitra C · CAT | 12 Nov 2026 | 4 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $2,663 | $5,513 | $5,313 |
| Hapag-LloydHmm Paramount · NAX | 13 Nov 2026 | 28 Nov 2026 | 14 d | $2,263 | $4,513 | $5,313 |
| ONEHmm Paramount · AUE | 12 Nov 2026 | 28 Nov 2026 | 16 d | $2,732 | $5,432 | $5,432 |
Shipping lines from Ningbo to Sydney
6 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Ningbo to Sydney
The lowest container shipping cost from Ningbo to Sydney we have on record is $2,241 for a 20GP, $4,469 for a 40GP and $4,469 for a 40HC.
Across 36 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $4,469 to $8,214, with a median of $6,232. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 84% more on a different sailing.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Ningbo to Sydney
37 sailings from Ningbo to Sydney carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 29 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 11 to 21 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, Evergreen and HMM.
By sea Ningbo to Sydney is 4,597 nautical miles, about 13.7 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 Sydney: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 30 Sep 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Ningbo to Sydney 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 Sydney?
The lowest price we hold for Ningbo to Sydney is $2,241 per 20GP, $4,469 per 40GP and $4,469 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 Sydney take?
Carriers schedule 11 to 21 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 4,597 nm, about 13.7 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Ningbo to Sydney?
ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, Evergreen and HMM 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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All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Ningbo to Sydney shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.