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AustraliaFreight rates from Xiamen to Melbourne.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Xiamen (CNXMN) to Melbourne (AUMEL), 18 to 31 days in transit. Prices as of 8 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Xiamen 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.
| Container | Source | From | Median | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP | Navo Rates | $2,832 | $3,184 | 13 sailings, updated 8 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $5,632 | $6,368 | 13 sailings, updated 8 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $5,632 | $6,368 | 13 sailings, updated 8 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 13 priced sailings updated 20 Oct 2026 to 8 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Xiamen to Melbourne 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 Xiamen to Melbourne
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ONEMethoni · AUN | 14 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 29 d · via | $2,832 | $5,632 | $5,632 |
| ONEMaersk Fukuoka · AUN | 22 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 28 d · via | $2,832 | $5,632 | $5,632 |
| ONEMaersk Fukuoka · AUN | 24 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 26 d · via | $2,832 | $5,632 | $5,632 |
| ONEOne San Diego · AUN | 28 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 30 d · via | $2,832 | $5,632 | $5,632 |
 CMA CGMOocl Tokyo · A3CANL | 11 Nov 2026 | 6 Dec 2026 | 25 d | $2,914 | $5,814 | $5,814 |
| CMA CGMOocl Tokyo · A3CANL | 12 Nov 2026 | 6 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $2,914 | $5,814 | $5,814 |
 OOCLOocl Italy · A3S | 13 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 18 d | $3,184 | $6,368 | $6,368 |
| ONEMethoni · AUN | 13 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 29 d · via | $3,232 | $6,432 | $6,432 |
Container shipping cost from Xiamen to Melbourne
The lowest container shipping cost from Xiamen to Melbourne we have on record is $2,832 for a 20GP, $5,632 for a 40GP and $5,632 for a 40HC.
Across 13 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $5,632 to $8,214, with a median of $6,368. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 46% 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 Melbourne
13 sailings from Xiamen to Melbourne carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 29 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 18 to 31 days port to port; 7 of the 13 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, ONE and OOCL.
By sea Xiamen to Melbourne is 5,061 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 Xiamen to Melbourne: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 20 Oct 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.
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 Xiamen to Melbourne?
The lowest price we hold for Xiamen to Melbourne is $2,832 per 20GP, $5,632 per 40GP and $5,632 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 Melbourne take?
Carriers schedule 18 to 31 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,061 nm, about 15.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Xiamen to Melbourne?
CMA CGM, ONE 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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