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PanamaFreight rates from Yantian to Balboa.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Yantian (CNYTN) to Balboa (PABLB), 23 to 50 days in transit. Prices as of 28 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Yantian 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 | $5,765 | $9,664 | 28 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $6,130 | $9,714 | 28 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $6,130 | $9,714 | 28 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 28 priced sailings updated 20 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Yantian 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 Yantian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Yang MingEver Liberal | 18 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $5,765 | $6,130 | $6,130 |
| Yang Ming | 11 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $5,965 | $6,330 | $6,330 |
| Yang MingEver Liberal | 11 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $5,965 | $6,330 | $6,330 |
| Yang Ming | 18 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $5,965 | $6,330 | $6,330 |
 MaerskMaersk Tunis · TP15 | 11 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 45 d · via | $5,980 | $6,530 | $6,530 |
| Yang Ming | 19 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 23 d | $6,940 | $7,180 | $7,180 |
| Yang Ming | 26 Nov 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | 23 d | $6,940 | $7,180 | $7,180 |
 Evergreen | 18 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 23 d | $6,800 | $7,200 | $7,200 |
Shipping lines from Yantian to Balboa
5 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Yantian to Balboa
On Yantian to Balboa the cheapest ocean freight we see is $5,765 for a 20GP, $6,130 for a 40GP and $6,130 for a 40HC.
Across 28 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $6,130 to $11,214, with a median of $9,714. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 83% more on a different sailing.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Yantian to Balboa
Carriers list 28 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 23 to 50 days port to port; 12 of the 28 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Yang Ming, COSCO, Evergreen and Maersk.
By sea Yantian to Balboa is 9,331 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 27.8 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 Balboa: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 20 Oct 2026 and 28 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 Yantian 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 Yantian to Balboa?
The lowest price we hold for Yantian to Balboa is $5,765 per 20GP, $6,130 per 40GP and $6,130 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 Balboa take?
Carriers schedule 23 to 50 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 9,331 nm, about 27.8 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Yantian to Balboa?
CMA CGM, Yang Ming, COSCO, 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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