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South AfricaFreight rates from Ningbo to Durban.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Ningbo (CNNGB) to Durban (ZADUR), 21 to 29 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 Ningbo 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 | $4,149 | $5,525 | 9 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $5,849 | $8,285 | 8 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $5,849 | $8,285 | 9 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 9 priced sailings updated 6 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Ningbo 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.
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Cheapest upcoming sailings Ningbo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CMA CGMCezanne · SHAKA2 | 12 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 29 d | $4,149 | $5,849 | $5,849 |
| CMA CGMCezanne · SHAKA2 | 13 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 28 d | $4,449 | $6,449 | $6,449 |
| CMA CGMCezanne · SHAKA2 | 15 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 26 d | $4,549 | $7,049 | $7,049 |
| CMA CGM | 12 Nov 2026 | 5 Dec 2026 | 23 d | $5,525 | $8,285 | $8,285 |
| CMA CGM | 19 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 23 d | $5,525 | $8,285 | $8,285 |
 OOCL | 22 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $6,000 | n/a | $8,700 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Volga · SHAKA2 | 27 Nov 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $5,599 | $8,749 | $8,749 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Volga · SHAKA2 | 28 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $5,599 | $8,749 | $8,749 |
Container shipping cost from Ningbo to Durban
On Ningbo to Durban the cheapest ocean freight we see is $4,149 for a 20GP, $5,849 for a 40GP and $5,849 for a 40HC.
Across 9 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $5,849 to $9,924, with a median of $8,285. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 70% 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 Ningbo to Durban
9 sailings from Ningbo to Durban carry a published price between 12 Nov 2026 and 2 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 21 to 29 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM and OOCL.
By sea Ningbo to Durban is 6,917 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 20.6 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 Durban: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 6 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 Ningbo 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 Ningbo to Durban?
The lowest price we hold for Ningbo to Durban is $4,149 per 20GP, $5,849 per 40GP and $5,849 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 Durban take?
Carriers schedule 21 to 29 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 6,917 nm, about 20.6 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Ningbo to Durban?
CMA CGM and OOCL 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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