Hong Kong
AustraliaFreight rates from Hong Kong to Melbourne.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Hong Kong (HKHKG) to Melbourne (AUMEL), 14 days in transit. Prices as of , with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Hong Kong to Melbourne
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Container shipping cost Hong Kong to Melbourne
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 | $2,750 | $2,750 | 4 sailings, updated |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $5,500 | $5,500 | 4 sailings, updated |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $5,500 | $5,500 | 4 sailings, updated |
Source: Navo Rates, 4 priced sailings updated undefined undefined 9999 to . Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Hong Kong to Melbourne 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 Hong Kong to Melbourne
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
Shipping lines from Hong Kong to Melbourne
1 carrier with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 OOCL | 4 | 14 d | $2,750 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
Container shipping cost from Hong Kong to Melbourne
Shipping a container from Hong Kong to Melbourne starts at $2,750 for a 20GP, $5,500 for a 40GP and $5,500 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Hong Kong to Melbourne
4 sailings from Hong Kong to Melbourne carry a published price between 16 Nov 2026 and 16 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 14 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carrier on the lane: OOCL.
By sea Hong Kong to Melbourne is 5,044 nautical miles, about 15.0 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Hong Kong to Melbourne: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between undefined undefined 9999 and . 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 the build date. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Melbourne?
The lowest price we hold for Hong Kong to Melbourne is $2,750 per 20GP, $5,500 per 40GP and $5,500 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 Hong Kong to Melbourne take?
Carriers schedule 14 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,044 nm, about 15.0 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Hong Kong to Melbourne?
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, Hong Kong to Australia, from Hong Kong, to Australia. Distance and transit: Hong Kong to Melbourne shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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