China
South KoreaFreight rates from Ningbo to Busan.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Ningbo (CNNGB) to Busan (KRPUS), 8 days in transit. Prices as of 26 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Ningbo to Busan
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 | $619 | $619 | 2 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $888 | $888 | 2 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $888 | $888 | 2 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 2 priced sailings updated 26 Oct 2026 to 26 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Ningbo to Busan 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 Busan
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
Shipping lines from Ningbo to Busan
1 carrier with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Maersk | 2 | 8 d | $619 | $888 | $888 |
Container shipping cost from Ningbo to Busan
The lowest container shipping cost from Ningbo to Busan we have on record is $619 for a 20GP, $888 for a 40GP and $888 for a 40HC.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Ningbo to Busan
Carriers list 2 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 12 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 8 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carrier on the lane: Maersk.
By sea Ningbo to Busan is 522 nautical miles, about 1.6 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 Busan: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 26 Oct 2026 and 26 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.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 26 Oct 2026. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Busan?
The lowest price we hold for Ningbo to Busan is $619 per 20GP, $888 per 40GP and $888 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 Busan take?
Carriers schedule 8 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 522 nm, about 1.6 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Ningbo to Busan?
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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