South Korea
South AfricaFreight rates from Busan to Durban.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Busan (KRPUS) to Durban (ZADUR), 19 to 32 days in transit. Prices as of 14 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Busan to Durban
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Container shipping cost Busan 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 | $3,460 | $3,460 | 5 sailings, updated 14 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $4,510 | $4,510 | 5 sailings, updated 14 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $4,510 | $4,510 | 5 sailings, updated 14 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 5 priced sailings updated 14 Oct 2026 to 14 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Busan 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 Busan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ZIMMsc Daisy · ZAX | 11 Nov 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 | 32 d · via | $3,460 | $4,510 | $4,510 |
| ZIMMsc Daisy · ZAX | 12 Nov 2026 | 18 Nov 2026 | 19 d · via | $3,460 | $4,510 | $4,510 |
| ZIMMsc Daisy · ZAX | 13 Nov 2026 | 29 Nov 2026 | 30 d · via | $3,460 | $4,510 | $4,510 |
| ZIMMsc Daisy · ZAX | 14 Nov 2026 | 29 Nov 2026 | 30 d · via | $3,460 | $4,510 | $4,510 |
| ZIMMsc Savona · ZAX | 20 Nov 2026 | 29 Nov 2026 | 31 d · via | $3,460 | $4,510 | $4,510 |
Shipping lines from Busan to Durban
1 carrier with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM | 5 | 19 d | $3,460 | $4,510 | $4,510 |
Container shipping cost from Busan to Durban
Shipping a container from Busan to Durban starts at $3,460 for a 20GP, $4,510 for a 40GP and $4,510 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 Busan to Durban
5 sailings from Busan to Durban carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 20 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 19 to 32 days port to port, with transhipment on the way.
Carrier on the lane: ZIM.
By sea Busan to Durban is 7,354 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 21.9 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Busan to Durban: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 14 Oct 2026 and 14 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 Busan 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 Busan to Durban?
The lowest price we hold for Busan to Durban is $3,460 per 20GP, $4,510 per 40GP and $4,510 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 Busan to Durban take?
Carriers schedule 19 to 32 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 7,354 nm, about 21.9 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Busan to Durban?
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, South Korea to South Africa, from South Korea, to South Africa. Distance and transit: Busan to Durban shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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