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FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Dalian (CNDLC) to Sydney (AUSYD), 22 to 125 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 Dalian 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 | Navo Rates | $2,450 | $3,464 | 14 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $3,600 | $6,914 | 14 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $4,500 | $6,914 | 14 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 14 priced sailings updated 24 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Dalian to Sydney by shipping type
Lowest price we hold on this lane, in USD. Source: Navo Rates. Reference prices, not an offer: run a live search for a price you can book.
Other shipping types
- FTLFull truck load
- LTLLess than truck load
- BulkDry bulk and break bulk
- RoRoVehicles and rolling cargo
- Rail freightContainers and wagons by rail
Estimates: Navo Rates formula from comparable lanes, distance and fuel prices (VLSFO $816.5 per tonne, 2026-11-11), USD. Indicative, not bookable: request a rate on Navo Mesh or run a live search.
Road, bulk, RoRo and rail prices depend on cargo, weight and dates: open a live search or request rates on Navo Mesh below.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Dalian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MaerskKota Lukis · ASIA SHUTTLE 7 | 18 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 22 d · via | $2,450 | $3,600 | $4,500 |
 CMA CGMZhong Gu Bo Hai · CSE1CNC/A3CANL | 12 Nov 2026 | 17 Mar 2027 | 125 d | $2,964 | $5,914 | $5,914 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Indian · KCSCNC/A3NANL | 13 Nov 2026 | 14 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $2,964 | $5,914 | $5,914 |
 OOCLTeng Yun He · NTX | 13 Nov 2026 | 6 Dec 2026 | 22 d · via | $3,175 | $6,350 | $6,350 |
| CMA CGMZhong Gu Bo Hai · CSE1CNC/A3CANL | 15 Nov 2026 | 9 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $3,464 | $6,914 | $6,914 |
| CMA CGMKuo Long · CSE1CNC/A3CANL | 16 Nov 2026 | 9 Dec 2026 | 23 d | $3,464 | $6,914 | $6,914 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Fort Diamant · KCSCNC/A3NANL | 18 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 32 d | $3,464 | $6,914 | $6,914 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Fort Diamant · KCSCNC/A3NANL | 19 Nov 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | 30 d | $3,464 | $6,914 | $6,914 |
Container shipping cost from Dalian to Sydney
Shipping a container from Dalian to Sydney starts at $2,450 for a 20GP, $3,600 for a 40GP and $4,500 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
Across 14 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $4,500 to $6,914, with a median of $6,914. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 54% 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 Dalian to Sydney
Carriers list 14 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 12 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 22 to 125 days port to port; 12 of the 14 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Maersk and OOCL.
By sea Dalian to Sydney is 5,042 nautical miles, about 15.0 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Dalian to Sydney: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 24 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 Dalian to Sydney?
The lowest price we hold for Dalian to Sydney is $2,450 per 20GP, $3,600 per 40GP and $4,500 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 Dalian to Sydney take?
Carriers schedule 22 to 125 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,042 nm, about 15.0 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Dalian to Sydney?
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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