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AustraliaFreight rates from Shanghai to Sydney.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Sydney (AUSYD), 10 to 122 days in transit. Prices as of 8 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Sydney
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Container shipping cost Shanghai 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 | $2,165 | $2,990 | 86 sailings, updated 8 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $3,486 | $5,470 | 79 sailings, updated 8 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $4,330 | $5,470 | 86 sailings, updated 8 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Live quotes (Navo search) | $4,330 | $5,470 | 73 quotes, 5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40HC | Market index | $5,300 | · | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Sources: published carrier prices on 86 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 30 Sep 2026 to 8 Nov 2026); quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yang Ming | 15 Nov 2026 | 2 Dec 2026 | 17 d | $2,165 | $4,330 | $4,330 |
| Yang Ming | 22 Nov 2026 | 14 Dec 2026 | 22 d | $2,165 | $4,330 | $4,330 |
| Yang Ming | 29 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 17 d | $2,165 | $4,330 | $4,330 |
| T.S. LinesTian Shun He | 15 Nov 2026 | 7 Dec 2026 | 22 d | $2,175 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| T.S. LinesZhong Gu Nan Chang | 15 Nov 2026 | 2 Dec 2026 | 17 d | $2,175 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| T.S. LinesTian Shun He | 22 Nov 2026 | 14 Dec 2026 | 22 d | $2,175 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| T.S. LinesZhong Gu Nan Chang | 22 Nov 2026 | 9 Dec 2026 | 17 d | $2,175 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| T.S. LinesZhong Gu Nan Chang | 29 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 17 d | $2,175 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
Shipping lines from Shanghai to Sydney
12 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM | 36 | 28 d | $2,580 | $5,150 | $5,150 |
| CMA CGM | 14 | 12 d | $2,914 | $5,814 | $5,814 |
| ONE | 9 | 13 d | $2,607 | $5,182 | $5,182 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 5 | 15 d | $2,263 | n/a | $4,513 |
| T.S. Lines | 5 | 17 d | $2,175 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| COSCO | 4 | 14 d | $2,850 | $5,700 | $5,700 |
| MSC | 4 | 10 d | $2,750 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Yang Ming | 3 | 17 d | $2,165 | $4,330 | $4,330 |
| Maersk | 2 | 19 d | $2,179 | $3,486 | $4,358 |
| Maersk | 2 | 21 d | $2,250 | n/a | $4,500 |
| OOCL | 2 | 13 d | $3,125 | $6,250 | $6,250 |
| Evergreenlive quote | · | · | n/a | n/a | $5,000 |
| TSLINESlive quote | · | · | n/a | n/a | $4,350 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Sydney
The lowest container shipping cost from Shanghai to Sydney we have on record is $2,165 for a 20GP, $3,486 for a 40GP and $4,330 for a 40HC.
Across 86 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. Prices from searches keep the terms the provider quoted, some include local charges or door delivery.
Shipping from Shanghai to Sydney
86 sailings from Shanghai to Sydney carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 28 Jan 2027, 76 of them in the next 30 days.
Scheduled transit is 10 to 122 days port to port; 50 of the 86 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ZIM, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, T.S. Lines, COSCO, MSC, Yang Ming, Maersk and OOCL and 2 more.
By sea Shanghai to Sydney is 4,644 nautical miles, about 13.8 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 Sydney: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 30 Sep 2026 and 8 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 5 Nov 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.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 8 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 Shanghai to Sydney?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Sydney is $2,165 per 20GP, $3,486 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 Sydney take?
Carriers schedule 10 to 122 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 4,644 nm, about 13.8 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Sydney?
ZIM, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, T.S. Lines, COSCO, MSC, Yang Ming, Maersk, OOCL, Evergreen and TSLINES 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: Shanghai to Sydney shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.