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PanamaFreight rates from Ningbo to Balboa.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Ningbo (CNNGB) to Balboa (PABLB), 23 to 52 days in transit. Prices as of 31 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Ningbo to Balboa
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 | $5,617 | $8,182 | 12 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $6,142 | $8,357 | 12 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $6,142 | $8,357 | 12 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 12 priced sailings updated 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Ningbo to Balboa 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 Balboa
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MaerskKuala Lumpur Express · TP12 | 12 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 44 d · via | $5,617 | $6,142 | $6,142 |
| MaerskClifford Maersk · FM1 | 17 Nov 2026 | 8 Jan 2027 | 52 d · via | $5,622 | $6,147 | $6,147 |
| MaerskCorcovado · TP12 | 19 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 44 d · via | $5,622 | $6,147 | $6,147 |
 Evergreen | 18 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 23 d | $6,800 | $7,200 | $7,200 |
| EvergreenEver Feat | 18 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 23 d | $6,800 | $7,200 | $7,200 |
| EvergreenEver Loading | 18 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 23 d | $6,800 | $7,200 | $7,200 |
 CMA CGMCma Cgm Tenere · PEX2 | 12 Nov 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 35 d | $9,564 | $9,514 | $9,514 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Esmeralda · PEX2 | 19 Nov 2026 | 24 Dec 2026 | 35 d | $9,564 | $9,514 | $9,514 |
Container shipping cost from Ningbo to Balboa
The lowest container shipping cost from Ningbo to Balboa we have on record is $5,617 for a 20GP, $6,142 for a 40GP and $6,142 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 12 sailings is $8,357; the cheapest is $6,142 and the dearest $11,014. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $4,872 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 Balboa
12 sailings from Ningbo to Balboa carry a published price between 12 Nov 2026 and 10 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 23 to 52 days port to port; 9 of the 12 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Evergreen and Maersk.
By sea Ningbo to Balboa is 8,707 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 25.9 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 Balboa: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 20 Oct 2026 and 31 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Ningbo to Balboa 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 Balboa?
The lowest price we hold for Ningbo to Balboa is $5,617 per 20GP, $6,142 per 40GP and $6,142 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 Balboa take?
Carriers schedule 23 to 52 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 8,707 nm, about 25.9 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Ningbo to Balboa?
CMA CGM, Evergreen 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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