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Freight rates from Yantian to Sydney.

FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 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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20GP from$2,125lowest seen, USD
40GP from$4,420lowest seen, USD
40HC from$4,250lowest seen, USD
Transit10-23 dscheduled, port to port

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.

ContainerSourceFromMedianBasis
20GPNavo Rates$2,125$2,55082 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026
40GPNavo Rates$4,420$5,10074 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026
40HCNavo Rates$4,250$5,10078 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026

Source: Navo Rates, 82 priced sailings updated 9 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.

Freight rates from Yantian 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.

Sea FCLFull container load20GP from $2,12540GP from $4,42040HC from $4,250Per container, port to portSea LCLLess than container loadest. $380 to $5301,000 kg / 2 cbm, port to port. Indicative estimate, not bookable: Navo Rates tariffAir freightGeneral cargoest. $128500 kg / 3 cbm, airport to airport. Indicative estimate, not bookable: Navo Rates tariff

Other shipping types

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 Yantian to Sydney

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

CarrierDepartsArrivesTransit20GP40GP40HC
Hapag-Lloyd12 Nov 202624 Nov 202612 d$2,125n/a$4,250
Hapag-LloydBrighton12 Nov 202624 Nov 202612 d$2,125n/a$4,250
Hapag-LloydEver Smart12 Nov 202624 Nov 202612 d$2,125n/a$4,250
Hapag-Lloyd19 Nov 20261 Dec 202612 d$2,125n/a$4,250
Hapag-LloydBrighton19 Nov 20261 Dec 202612 d$2,125n/a$4,250
Hapag-LloydEver Smart19 Nov 20261 Dec 202612 d$2,125n/a$4,250
HMM13 Nov 202624 Nov 202611 d$2,210$4,420$4,420
HMMEver Smart13 Nov 202624 Nov 202611 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.

CarrierSailingsFastest20GP40GP40HC
ONE3710 d$2,550$5,100$5,100
HMM1511 d$2,210$4,420$4,420
ZIM1119 d$2,355$4,710$4,710
Hapag-Lloyd812 d$2,125n/a$4,250
OOCL614 d$3,075$6,150$6,382
MSC418 d$2,950$5,900$5,900
Evergreen114 d$2,400$4,800$4,800

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Route, distance and time

4,508 nm, 13.4 days at sea. Route map, Red Sea alternative and ECA waters.

Shipping route Yantian to Sydney

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 country, China to Australia, from China, to Australia. Distance and transit: Yantian to Sydney shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.

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