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South AfricaFreight rates from Xiamen to Durban.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Xiamen (CNXMN) to Durban (ZADUR), 23 to 41 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 Xiamen 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 | $4,499 | $5,899 | 8 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $6,055 | $9,349 | 8 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $6,055 | $9,349 | 8 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 8 priced sailings updated 11 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Xiamen 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 Xiamen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 OOCLXin Yang Shan · SAF3 | 19 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 23 d | $4,760 | $6,055 | $6,055 |
 CMA CGMYouaifangzhou · CNXMN05/SHAKA2 | 14 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $4,499 | $6,549 | $6,549 |
| CMA CGMXin Yong Chang 28 · CS1CNC/SHAKA2 | 12 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 29 d | $4,599 | $6,749 | $6,749 |
| CMA CGMYouaifangzhou · CNXMN05/SHAKA2 | 18 Nov 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 | 33 d | $5,649 | $8,849 | $8,849 |
| CMA CGMFang Zhou 25 · CNXMN08/SHAKA2 | 17 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 41 d | $6,149 | $9,849 | $9,849 |
| CMA CGMFang Zhou 35 · CNXMN05/SHAKA2 | 20 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 38 d | $6,149 | $9,849 | $9,849 |
| CMA CGMFang Zhou 25 · CNXMN08/SHAKA2 | 24 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $6,149 | $9,849 | $9,849 |
| CMA CGMYouaifangzhou · CNXMN05/SHAKA2 | 25 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 33 d | $6,149 | $9,849 | $9,849 |
Container shipping cost from Xiamen to Durban
Shipping a container from Xiamen to Durban starts at $4,499 for a 20GP, $6,055 for a 40GP and $6,055 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
The median 40ft price over 8 sailings is $9,349; the cheapest is $6,055 and the dearest $9,849. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $3,794 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Xiamen to Durban
Carriers list 8 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 12 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 23 to 41 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM and OOCL.
By sea Xiamen to Durban is 6,481 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 19.3 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Xiamen to Durban: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 11 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 Xiamen 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 Xiamen to Durban?
The lowest price we hold for Xiamen to Durban is $4,499 per 20GP, $6,055 per 40GP and $6,055 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 Xiamen to Durban take?
Carriers schedule 23 to 41 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 6,481 nm, about 19.3 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Xiamen 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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All lanes: freight rates by country, China to South Africa, from China, to South Africa. Distance and transit: Xiamen to Durban shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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