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KenyaFreight rates from Yantian to Mombasa.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Yantian (CNYTN) to Mombasa (KEMBA), 26 to 27 days in transit. Prices as of 26 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Yantian 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 | $4,479 | $4,479 | 3 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $7,444 | $7,444 | 3 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $7,444 | $7,444 | 3 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 3 priced sailings updated 26 Oct 2026 to 26 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Yantian 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 Yantian to Mombasa
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
Shipping lines from Yantian to Mombasa
1 carrier with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CMA CGM | 3 | 26 d | $4,479 | $7,444 | $7,444 |
Container shipping cost from Yantian to Mombasa
The lowest container shipping cost from Yantian to Mombasa we have on record is $4,479 for a 20GP, $7,444 for a 40GP and $7,444 for a 40HC.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Yantian to Mombasa
Carriers list 3 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 14 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 26 to 27 days port to port, with transhipment on the way.
Carrier on the lane: CMA CGM.
By sea Yantian to Mombasa is 5,580 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.6 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 Mombasa: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 26 Oct 2026 and 26 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 26 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 Mombasa?
The lowest price we hold for Yantian to Mombasa is $4,479 per 20GP, $7,444 per 40GP and $7,444 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 Mombasa take?
Carriers schedule 26 to 27 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,580 nm, about 16.6 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Yantian to Mombasa?
CMA CGM 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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