Freight rates from Yantian to Sydney.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Yantian (CNYTN) to Sydney (AUSYD), 10 to 23 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Yantian 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 | $2,125 | $2,550 | 82 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $4,420 | $5,100 | 74 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $4,250 | $5,100 | 78 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 82 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 9 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Yantian 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-Lloyd | 12 Nov 2026 | 24 Nov 2026 | 12 d | $2,125 | n/a | $4,250 |
| Hapag-LloydBrighton | 12 Nov 2026 | 24 Nov 2026 | 12 d | $2,125 | n/a | $4,250 |
| Hapag-LloydEver Smart | 12 Nov 2026 | 24 Nov 2026 | 12 d | $2,125 | n/a | $4,250 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 19 Nov 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 | 12 d | $2,125 | n/a | $4,250 |
| Hapag-LloydBrighton | 19 Nov 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 | 12 d | $2,125 | n/a | $4,250 |
| Hapag-LloydEver Smart | 19 Nov 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 | 12 d | $2,125 | n/a | $4,250 |
| HMM | 13 Nov 2026 | 24 Nov 2026 | 11 d | $2,210 | $4,420 | $4,420 |
| HMMEver Smart | 13 Nov 2026 | 24 Nov 2026 | 11 d | $2,210 | $4,420 | $4,420 |
Shipping lines from Yantian to Sydney
7 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Yantian to Sydney
Shipping a container from Yantian to Sydney starts at $2,125 for a 20GP, $4,420 for a 40GP and $4,250 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
The median 40ft price over 78 sailings is $5,100; the cheapest is $4,250 and the dearest $7,100. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $2,850 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Yantian to Sydney
82 sailings from Yantian to Sydney carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 9 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 10 to 23 days port to port; 79 of the 82 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ONE, HMM, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, MSC and Evergreen.
By sea Yantian to Sydney is 4,508 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 Yantian to Sydney: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 9 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.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 30 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 Yantian to Sydney?
The lowest price we hold for Yantian to Sydney 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 Sydney take?
Carriers schedule 10 to 23 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 4,508 nm, about 13.4 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Yantian to Sydney?
ONE, HMM, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, MSC and Evergreen 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: Yantian to Sydney shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.