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KenyaFreight rates from Ningbo to Mombasa.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Ningbo (CNNGB) to Mombasa (KEMBA), 19 to 28 days in transit. Prices as of 7 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Ningbo to Mombasa
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 | $4,000 | $4,300 | 13 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $6,470 | $6,670 | 10 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $6,300 | $6,566 | 13 sailings, updated 7 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 13 priced sailings updated 19 Oct 2026 to 7 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Ningbo to Mombasa 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 Ningbo to Mombasa
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 OOCL | 17 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 28 d | $4,000 | n/a | $6,300 |
| OOCL | 24 Nov 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 23 d | $4,100 | n/a | $6,400 |
 CMA CGMCma Cgm Byblos | 14 Nov 2026 | 5 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $4,200 | $6,470 | $6,470 |
| CMA CGMHyundai Busan | 14 Nov 2026 | 5 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $4,200 | $6,470 | $6,470 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Byblos | 21 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $4,200 | $6,470 | $6,470 |
| CMA CGMHyundai Busan | 21 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $4,200 | $6,470 | $6,470 |
 Hapag-LloydRen Jian 20 · EA3 | 19 Nov 2026 | 9 Dec 2026 | 19 d | $4,409 | n/a | $6,566 |
| CMA CGM | 14 Nov 2026 | 5 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $4,300 | $6,670 | $6,670 |
Shipping lines from Ningbo to Mombasa
3 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 9 | 21 d | $4,200 | $6,470 | $6,470 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 2 | 19 d | $4,409 | $7,306 | $6,566 |
| OOCL | 2 | 23 d | $4,000 | n/a | $6,300 |
Container shipping cost from Ningbo to Mombasa
The lowest container shipping cost from Ningbo to Mombasa we have on record is $4,000 for a 20GP, $6,470 for a 40GP and $6,300 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 13 sailings is $6,566; the cheapest is $6,300 and the dearest $7,306. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $1,006 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Ningbo to Mombasa
13 sailings from Ningbo to Mombasa carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 29 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 19 to 28 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL.
By sea Ningbo to Mombasa is 6,219 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 18.5 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Ningbo to Mombasa: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 19 Oct 2026 and 7 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Ningbo to Mombasa 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 Ningbo to Mombasa?
The lowest price we hold for Ningbo to Mombasa is $4,000 per 20GP, $6,470 per 40GP and $6,300 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 Ningbo to Mombasa take?
Carriers schedule 19 to 28 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 6,219 nm, about 18.5 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Ningbo to Mombasa?
CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd 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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