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New ZealandFreight rates from Shanghai to Auckland.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Auckland (NZAKL), 19 to 44 days in transit. Prices as of 8 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Auckland
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Auckland
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 | $2,190 | $3,127 | 20 sailings, updated 8 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $3,713 | $6,227 | 20 sailings, updated 8 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $4,368 | $6,227 | 20 sailings, updated 8 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 20 priced sailings updated 26 Sep 2026 to 8 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Auckland 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 Shanghai to Auckland
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MaerskMaersk Ningbo · NORTHERN STAR | 21 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $2,190 | $3,713 | $4,368 |
| MaerskHansa Australia · NORTHERN STAR | 14 Nov 2026 | 6 Dec 2026 | 22 d | $2,774 | $4,320 | $5,082 |
 ONENyk Fushimi · NZJ | 12 Nov 2026 | 2 Dec 2026 | 20 d | $2,727 | $5,427 | $5,427 |
| ONENyk Fushimi · NZJ | 13 Nov 2026 | 2 Dec 2026 | 19 d | $2,727 | $5,427 | $5,427 |
| ONEGsl Kithira · NZJ | 12 Nov 2026 | 2 Dec 2026 | 20 d | $2,927 | $5,827 | $5,827 |
| ONENyk Fushimi · NZJ | 19 Nov 2026 | 9 Dec 2026 | 20 d | $2,927 | $5,827 | $5,827 |
| ONENyk Furano · NZJ | 26 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 20 d | $2,927 | $5,827 | $5,827 |
| ONENyk Furano · NZJ | 26 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 20 d | $2,927 | $5,827 | $5,827 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Auckland
On Shanghai to Auckland the cheapest ocean freight we see is $2,190 for a 20GP, $3,713 for a 40GP and $4,368 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 20 sailings is $6,227; the cheapest is $4,368 and the dearest $8,064. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $3,696 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Shanghai to Auckland
Carriers list 20 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 12 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 19 to 44 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: ONE, CMA CGM and Maersk.
By sea Shanghai to Auckland is 5,287 nautical miles, about 15.7 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Auckland: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 26 Sep 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 Shanghai to Auckland?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Auckland is $2,190 per 20GP, $3,713 per 40GP and $4,368 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 Shanghai to Auckland take?
Carriers schedule 19 to 44 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,287 nm, about 15.7 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Auckland?
ONE, CMA CGM and Maersk 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 New Zealand, from China, to New Zealand. Distance and transit: Shanghai to Auckland shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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