Auckland to Tauranga: ocean shipping schedules
Ocean shipping from Auckland to Tauranga takes about 13 days in transit (2 carriers sail this lane, incl. Pacific Direct Line, Swire Shipping), based on 21 tracked sailings. The fastest observed carrier is Pacific Direct Line at 13 days. Compare all carriers and upcoming departures below.
Oceania lane · schedule data as of Jul 28, 2026.
How long does shipping from Auckland to Tauranga take?
Shipping a container from Auckland to Tauranga takes about 13 days port to port on a typical sailing. The fastest carrier we track, Pacific Direct Line, does it in about 13 days. Transit varies by carrier and service loop. Compare each line below.
| Carrier | Transit time | Sailings |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Direct Line | 13 days | 19 |
| Swire Shipping | 92 days | 2 |
- Fastest carrier: Pacific Direct Line, about 13 days port to port.
- Most sailings: Pacific Direct Line, 19 tracked sailings across 2 services.
Carriers on Auckland → Tauranga
Every line running this lane, ranked by how many sailings we track, with each carrier's service count and median port-to-port transit.
| Carrier | Sailings | Services | Median transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Direct Line | 19 | 2 | 13 days |
| Swire Shipping | 2 | 1 | 92 days |
Transit by carrier
Upcoming departures
The next confirmed sailings on this lane: vessel, carrier, service loop, and dates.
| Vessel | Carrier | Service | Departs | Arrives | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDROKLIS | Pacific Direct Line | TTSL | Aug 11, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | 13d |
| ANDROKLIS | Pacific Direct Line | TTSL | Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | 13d |
| ANL KIWI TRADER | Pacific Direct Line | TTNL | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | 1d |
| ANL KIWI TRADER | Pacific Direct Line | TTNL | Aug 27, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | 1d |
| ANL KIWI TRADER | Pacific Direct Line | TTNL | Sep 10, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 | 1d |
| ANL KIWI TRADER | Pacific Direct Line | TTNL | Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | 1d |
| ANL ROTORUA | Pacific Direct Line | TTSL | Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | 13d |
| ANL TASMAN TRADER | Pacific Direct Line | TTNL | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | 1d |
| ANL TASMAN TRADER | Pacific Direct Line | TTNL | Sep 17, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | 1d |
| CNC JAWA | Pacific Direct Line | TTSL | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | 13d |
Auckland to Tauranga: FAQ
How long does shipping from Auckland to Tauranga take?
Typical ocean transit on the Auckland–Tauranga lane is around 13 days port to port, though it varies by carrier and service loop. See the carrier table above for each line's median.
Which carriers sail Auckland to Tauranga?
2 carriers run this lane, including Pacific Direct Line, Swire Shipping.
How often do ships depart Auckland to Tauranga?
Across the schedule window we track about 21 sailings on this lane from 2 carriers, so departures run multiple times per week.