Lyttelton to Tauranga: ocean shipping schedules
Ocean shipping from Lyttelton to Tauranga takes about 10 days in transit (2 carriers sail this lane, incl. Pacific Direct Line, Swire Shipping), based on 53 tracked sailings. The fastest observed carrier is Pacific Direct Line at 10 days. Compare all carriers and upcoming departures below.
Oceania lane · schedule data as of Jul 28, 2026.
How long does shipping from Lyttelton to Tauranga take?
Shipping a container from Lyttelton to Tauranga takes about 10 days port to port on a typical sailing. The fastest carrier we track, Pacific Direct Line, does it in about 10 days. Transit varies by carrier and service loop. Compare each line below.
| Carrier | Transit time | Sailings |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Direct Line | 10 days | 52 |
| Swire Shipping | 96 days | 1 |
- Fastest carrier: Pacific Direct Line, about 10 days port to port.
- Most sailings: Pacific Direct Line, 52 tracked sailings across 2 services.
Carriers on Lyttelton → 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 | 52 | 2 | 10 days |
| Swire Shipping | 1 | 1 | 96 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALDUR | Pacific Direct Line | WPAC | Aug 11, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | 10d |
| CAPITAINE TASMAN | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Jul 18, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 | 10d |
| CAPITAINE TASMAN | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | 10d |
| CAPITAINE TASMAN | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Sep 5, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | 10d |
| CAPITAINE TASMAN | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Sep 26, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | 10d |
| CAPITAINE TUPAIA | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Aug 29, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 | 10d |
| CAPITAINE TUPAIA | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | 10d |
| CAPITAINE TUPAIA | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 | 10d |
| NEPTUNE MATUA | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | 10d |
| NEPTUNE MATUA | Pacific Direct Line | NZPAC | Aug 24, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | 10d |
Lyttelton to Tauranga: FAQ
How long does shipping from Lyttelton to Tauranga take?
Typical ocean transit on the Lyttelton–Tauranga lane is around 10 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 Lyttelton to Tauranga?
2 carriers run this lane, including Pacific Direct Line, Swire Shipping.
How often do ships depart Lyttelton to Tauranga?
Across the schedule window we track about 53 sailings on this lane from 2 carriers, so departures run multiple times per week.