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AustraliaFreight rates from Xiamen to Sydney.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Xiamen (CNXMN) to Sydney (AUSYD), 14 to 29 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Xiamen to Sydney
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Container shipping cost Xiamen 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 | $2,381 | $2,914 | 21 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $3,602 | $5,814 | 21 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $4,502 | $5,814 | 21 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 21 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 20 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Xiamen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaerskMaersk Neston · DRAGON | 15 Nov 2026 | 14 Dec 2026 | 28 d · via | $2,381 | $3,602 | $4,502 |
| MaerskAs Camellia · A2S | 21 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 27 d | $2,381 | $3,602 | $4,502 |
| MaerskMaersk Neston · DRAGON | 14 Nov 2026 | 14 Dec 2026 | 29 d · via | $2,430 | $3,680 | $4,600 |
| ONEMethoni · AUN | 14 Nov 2026 | 8 Dec 2026 | 24 d · via | $2,832 | $5,632 | $5,632 |
| ONEMethoni · AUN | 15 Nov 2026 | 8 Dec 2026 | 23 d · via | $2,832 | $5,632 | $5,632 |
| ONEMaersk Fukuoka · AUN | 20 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 25 d · via | $2,832 | $5,632 | $5,632 |
| ONEMaersk Fukuoka · AUN | 22 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 23 d · via | $2,832 | $5,632 | $5,632 |
| ONEOne San Diego · AUN | 24 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 28 d · via | $2,832 | $5,632 | $5,632 |
Container shipping cost from Xiamen to Sydney
Shipping a container from Xiamen to Sydney starts at $2,381 for a 20GP, $3,602 for a 40GP and $4,502 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
Across 21 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $4,502 to $8,214, with a median of $5,814. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 82% 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 Xiamen to Sydney
Carriers list 21 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 14 to 29 days port to port; 9 of the 21 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk and OOCL.
By sea Xiamen to Sydney is 4,504 nautical miles, about 13.4 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Xiamen to Sydney: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 20 Oct 2026 and 30 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Xiamen 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 Xiamen to Sydney?
The lowest price we hold for Xiamen to Sydney is $2,381 per 20GP, $3,602 per 40GP and $4,502 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 Xiamen to Sydney take?
Carriers schedule 14 to 29 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 4,504 nm, about 13.4 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Xiamen to Sydney?
ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk and OOCL 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: Xiamen to Sydney shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.