Sydney to Motukea Island: ocean shipping schedules
Ocean shipping from Sydney to Motukea Island takes about 19 days in transit (2 carriers sail this lane, incl. Swire Shipping, CMA CGM), based on 22 tracked sailings. The fastest observed carrier is Swire Shipping at 19 days. Compare all carriers and upcoming departures below.
Oceania lane · schedule data as of Jul 28, 2026.
How long does shipping from Sydney to Motukea Island take?
Shipping a container from Sydney to Motukea Island takes about 19 days port to port on a typical sailing. The fastest carrier we track, Swire Shipping, does it in about 19 days. Transit varies by carrier and service loop. Compare each line below.
| Carrier | Transit time | Sailings |
|---|---|---|
| Swire Shipping | 19 days | 12 |
| CMA CGM | 32 days | 10 |
- Fastest carrier: Swire Shipping, about 19 days port to port.
- Most sailings: Swire Shipping, 12 tracked sailings across 1 services.
Carriers on Sydney → Motukea Island
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swire Shipping | 12 | 1 | 19 days |
| CMA CGM | 10 | 4 | 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPITAINE TUPAIA | Swire Shipping | PI-NZ,AU&PGSB | Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 | 19d |
| CAPITAINE TUPAIA | Swire Shipping | PI-NZ,AU&PGSB | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | 19d |
| NPDL TAHITI | Swire Shipping | PI-NZ,AU&PGSB | Oct 7, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 | 19d |
| NPDL TAHITI | Swire Shipping | PI-NZ,AU&PGSB | Nov 4, 2026 | Nov 23, 2026 | 19d |
| NPDL TAHITI | Swire Shipping | PI-NZ,AU&PGSB | Dec 2, 2026 | Dec 21, 2026 | 19d |
| NPDL TAHITI | Swire Shipping | PI-NZ,AU&PGSB | Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 18, 2027 | 19d |
| PACIFIC ISLAND - NEW ZEALAND/AUSTRALIA AND PNG & SOLOMON ISLAND | Swire Shipping | PI-NZ,AU&PGSB | Aug 26, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | 19d |
| TAKUTAI CHIEF | Swire Shipping | PI-NZ,AU&PGSB | Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | 19d |
| TAKUTAI CHIEF | Swire Shipping | PI-NZ,AU&PGSB | Sep 23, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | 19d |
| TAKUTAI CHIEF | Swire Shipping | PI-NZ,AU&PGSB | Oct 21, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | 19d |
Sydney to Motukea Island: FAQ
How long does shipping from Sydney to Motukea Island take?
Typical ocean transit on the Sydney–Motukea Island lane is around 19 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 Sydney to Motukea Island?
2 carriers run this lane, including Swire Shipping, CMA CGM.
How often do ships depart Sydney to Motukea Island?
Across the schedule window we track about 22 sailings on this lane from 2 carriers, so departures run multiple times per week.