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Freight rates from Yantian to Melbourne.

Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Yantian (CNYTN) to Melbourne (AUMEL), 14 to 27 days in transit. Prices as of 26 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.

20GP from$2,125lowest seen, USD
40GP from$4,420lowest seen, USD
40HC from$4,250lowest seen, USD
Transit14-27 dscheduled, port to port

Container shipping cost Yantian 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.

ContainerSourceFromMedianBasis
20GPCarrier sailings$2,125$2,55080 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026
40GPCarrier sailings$4,420$5,10072 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026
40HCCarrier sailings$4,250$5,10079 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026

Sources: published carrier prices on 80 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 12 Oct 2026 to 26 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.

Cheapest upcoming sailings Yantian to Melbourne

Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.

CarrierDepartsArrivesTransit20GP40GP40HC
Hapag-Lloyd12 Nov 202628 Nov 202616 d$2,125n/a$4,250
Hapag-LloydBrighton12 Nov 202628 Nov 202616 d$2,125n/a$4,250
Hapag-LloydEver Smart12 Nov 202628 Nov 202616 d$2,125n/a$4,250
Hapag-Lloyd19 Nov 20265 Dec 202616 d$2,125n/a$4,250
Hapag-LloydBrighton19 Nov 20265 Dec 202616 d$2,125n/a$4,250
Hapag-LloydEver Smart19 Nov 20265 Dec 202616 d$2,125n/a$4,250
HMM13 Nov 202627 Nov 202614 d$2,210$4,420$4,420
HMMHyundai Shanghai13 Nov 202627 Nov 202614 d$2,210$4,420$4,420

Shipping lines from Yantian to Melbourne

6 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.

CarrierSailingsFastest20GP40GP40HC
ONE3714 d$2,550$5,100$5,100
HMM1514 d$2,210$4,420$4,420
ZIM1315 d$2,355$4,710$4,710
Hapag-Lloyd816 d$2,125n/a$4,250
MSC414 d$2,950$5,900$5,900
OOCL318 d$3,210$6,422$6,422

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Route, distance and time

5,065 nm, 15.1 days at sea. Route map, Red Sea alternative and ECA waters.

Shipping route Yantian to Melbourne

Container shipping cost from Yantian to Melbourne

The lowest container shipping cost from Yantian to Melbourne we have on record is $2,125 for a 20GP, $4,420 for a 40GP and $4,250 for a 40HC.

Across 79 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $4,250 to $7,100, with a median of $5,100. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 67% 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 Yantian to Melbourne

Carriers list 80 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.

Scheduled transit is 14 to 27 days port to port; 77 of the 80 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.

Carriers on the lane: ONE, HMM, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and OOCL.

By sea Yantian to Melbourne is 5,065 nautical miles, about 15.1 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.

Freight rates from Yantian to Melbourne: where the numbers come from

Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 12 Oct 2026 and 26 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 Yantian to Melbourne 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 Yantian to Melbourne?

The lowest price we hold for Yantian to Melbourne is $2,125 per 20GP, $4,420 per 40GP and $4,250 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 Yantian to Melbourne take?

Carriers schedule 14 to 27 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,065 nm, about 15.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.

Which shipping lines sail from Yantian to Melbourne?

ONE, HMM, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC 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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