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Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Melbourne (AUMEL), 12 to 45 days in transit. Prices as of 28 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Melbourne
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Container shipping cost Shanghai 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 | $2,165 | $2,990 | 65 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $3,686 | $5,470 | 65 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $4,330 | $5,470 | 64 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 65 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 30 Sep 2026 to 28 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yang Ming | 15 Nov 2026 | 6 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $2,165 | $4,330 | $4,330 |
| Yang Ming | 22 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 19 d | $2,165 | $4,330 | $4,330 |
| Yang Ming | 29 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $2,165 | $4,330 | $4,330 |
| T.S. LinesTian Shun He | 15 Nov 2026 | 4 Dec 2026 | 19 d | $2,175 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| T.S. LinesZhong Gu Nan Chang | 15 Nov 2026 | 6 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $2,175 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| T.S. LinesTian Shun He | 22 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 19 d | $2,175 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| T.S. LinesZhong Gu Nan Chang | 22 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $2,175 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| T.S. LinesZhong Gu Nan Chang | 29 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $2,175 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Melbourne
10 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM | 22 | 33 d | $2,580 | $5,150 | $5,150 |
| CMA CGM | 14 | 12 d | $2,914 | $5,814 | $5,814 |
| ONE | 9 | 18 d | $2,607 | $5,182 | $5,182 |
| T.S. Lines | 5 | 19 d | $2,175 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| COSCO | 4 | 19 d | $2,850 | $5,700 | $5,700 |
| MSC | 4 | 15 d | $2,750 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Yang Ming | 3 | 19 d | $2,165 | $4,330 | $4,330 |
| OOCL | 2 | 17 d | $3,125 | $6,250 | $6,250 |
| HMM | 1 | 21 d | $2,510 | $5,020 | n/a |
| Maersk | 1 | 27 d | $2,304 | $3,686 | $4,608 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Melbourne
On Shanghai to Melbourne the cheapest ocean freight we see is $2,165 for a 20GP, $3,686 for a 40GP and $4,330 for a 40HC.
Across 64 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $4,330 to $8,214, with a median of $5,470. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 90% 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 Shanghai to Melbourne
Carriers list 65 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 12 to 45 days port to port; 43 of the 65 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ZIM, CMA CGM, ONE, T.S. Lines, COSCO, MSC, Yang Ming, OOCL, HMM and Maersk.
By sea Shanghai to Melbourne is 5,201 nautical miles, about 15.5 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Melbourne: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 30 Sep 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 Shanghai to Melbourne?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Melbourne is $2,165 per 20GP, $3,686 per 40GP and $4,330 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 Shanghai to Melbourne take?
Carriers schedule 12 to 45 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,201 nm, about 15.5 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Melbourne?
ZIM, CMA CGM, ONE, T.S. Lines, COSCO, MSC, Yang Ming, OOCL, HMM 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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More freight rates to Melbourne
- Yantian to Melbourne40HC $4,250
- Ningbo to Melbourne40HC $4,513
- Qingdao to Melbourne40HC $4,810
Port Klang to Melbourne40HC $4,905- Xiamen to Melbourne40HC $5,632
- Dalian to Melbourne40HC $6,914
Hong Kong to Melbourne40HC $5,500
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All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Melbourne shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.