The Port of Melbourne is the largest one in Australia, located in the city of Melbourne at the mouth of the Yarra River, on the shores of Port Phillip Bay. Port of Melbourne is part of the state-owned PoMC (Port of Melbourne Corporation). It has an annual turnover of about AUD$75 billion. The Melbourne Seaport also accounts for 39% of the national container turnover. The port receives about 3,400 ships annually, with up to 65.5 million tons of 2 million TEU cargo handled at the docks. Melbourne has become an increasingly popular destination for international shipping due to its low costs and efficient customs procedures. Melbourne is an ideal place to ship goods from all over the world. Whether you are looking for a reliable shipping partner or just want to explore your options for shipping to Melbourne, this guide will provide you with all the information you need.
How much does it cost to ship a container to and from Melbourne?
Container shipping rates to Melbourne
These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs to Melbourne.
| Barcelona - Melbourne | From 500 $ | Check rates |
| Rotterdam - Melbourne | From 300 $ | Check rates |
| Qingdao - Melbourne | From 550 $ | Check rates |
| Houston - Melbourne | From 1400 $ | Check rates |
| Abu Dhabi - Melbourne | From 480 $ | Check rates |
| Dhaka - Melbourne | From 3600 $ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until October 31, 2023.
Container shipping rates from Melbourne
These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs from Melbourne.
| Melbourne - Pusan | From 1900 $ | Check rates |
| Melbourne - Hamburg | From 1900 $ | Check rates |
| Melbourne - La Spezia | From 3600 $ | Check rates |
| Melbourne - Bangkok | From 2000 $ | Check rates |
| Melbourne - Nhava Sheva | From 2000 $ | Check rates |
| Melbourne - Vancouver | From 600 $ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until October 31, 2023.
Location of Melbourne
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Scheduled departures and arrivals from and to Melbourne
Scheduled departures from the port of Melbourne
Scheduled arrivals to the port of Melbourne
How long does it take to move cargo to Melbourne?
The longest transit time to Melbourne
The average time it takes to transport a container from Rotterdam and Lisbon to Melbourne is 35 and 32 days. The next longest route is Los Angeles-Melbourne, with an average time of 22 days.
The shortest transit time to Melbourne
Typically, a container may be shipped from Jebel Ali to Melbourne in 20 days. At an average of 6 and 17 days, the routes from Busan to Melbourne and Cape Town to Melbourne are the next quickest alternatives.
Using SeaRates Distances & Time, you can determine how long it will take to ship your cargo to Melbourne using a variety of shipping options.
Top 5 routes for shipping containers to Melbourne
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