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South AfricaFreight rates from Dalian to Durban.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Dalian (CNDLC) to Durban (ZADUR), 25 to 48 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 Dalian to Durban
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 | $3,610 | $5,649 | 5 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $5,410 | $8,949 | 5 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $5,410 | $8,949 | 5 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 5 priced sailings updated 18 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Dalian to Durban 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 Dalian to Durban
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ZIMFeeder · SA1 | 11 Nov 2026 | 23 Nov 2026 | 25 d · via | $3,610 | $5,410 | $5,410 |
 CMA CGMKuo Long · CSE1CNC/SHAKA2 | 18 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 40 d | $5,149 | $8,849 | $8,849 |
| CMA CGMSea Of Luck · CSE1CNC/SHAKA2 | 23 Nov 2026 | 4 Jan 2027 | 42 d | $5,649 | $8,949 | $8,949 |
| CMA CGMKuo Long · CSE1CNC/SHAKA2 | 16 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 44 d | $6,149 | $9,949 | $9,949 |
| CMA CGMSea Of Luck · CSE1CNC/SHAKA2 | 28 Nov 2026 | 15 Jan 2027 | 48 d | $6,149 | $9,949 | $9,949 |
Container shipping cost from Dalian to Durban
On Dalian to Durban the cheapest ocean freight we see is $3,610 for a 20GP, $5,410 for a 40GP and $5,410 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 5 sailings is $8,949; the cheapest is $5,410 and the dearest $9,949. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $4,539 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Dalian to Durban
Carriers list 5 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 25 to 48 days port to port; 4 of the 5 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM and ZIM.
By sea Dalian to Durban is 7,438 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 22.1 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Dalian to Durban: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 18 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 Dalian to Durban 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 Dalian to Durban?
The lowest price we hold for Dalian to Durban is $3,610 per 20GP, $5,410 per 40GP and $5,410 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 Dalian to Durban take?
Carriers schedule 25 to 48 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 7,438 nm, about 22.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Dalian to Durban?
CMA CGM and ZIM 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 South Africa, from China, to South Africa. Distance and transit: Dalian to Durban shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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