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PanamaFreight rates from Qingdao to Balboa.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Balboa (PABLB), 23 to 42 days in transit. Prices as of 31 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Qingdao to Balboa
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Balboa
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 | Carrier sailings | $5,355 | $7,000 | 11 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $5,855 | $8,407 | 10 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $5,855 | $7,300 | 11 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 11 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Qingdao to Balboa
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaerskSeaspan Pride · AC2 | 21 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 41 d · via | $5,355 | $5,855 | $5,855 |
| MaerskGustav Maersk · TP8 | 19 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 36 d · via | $5,622 | $6,147 | $6,147 |
| MaerskBfad Pacific · JP1 | 21 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 42 d · via | $5,622 | n/a | $6,147 |
| Evergreen | 18 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 23 d | $6,800 | $7,200 | $7,200 |
| Yang Ming | 17 Nov 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 | 36 d · via | $7,000 | $7,300 | $7,300 |
| Yang Ming | 24 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 36 d · via | $7,000 | $7,300 | $7,300 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Tenere · PEX2 | 17 Nov 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 30 d | $9,564 | $9,514 | $9,514 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Esmeralda · PEX2 | 24 Nov 2026 | 24 Dec 2026 | 30 d | $9,564 | $9,514 | $9,514 |
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Balboa
On Qingdao to Balboa the cheapest ocean freight we see is $5,355 for a 20GP, $5,855 for a 40GP and $5,855 for a 40HC.
Across 11 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $5,855 to $11,014, with a median of $7,300. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 88% more on a different sailing.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Qingdao to Balboa
Carriers list 11 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 17 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 23 to 42 days port to port; 6 of the 11 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Maersk, Yang Ming and Evergreen.
By sea Qingdao to Balboa is 8,666 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 25.8 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Qingdao to Balboa: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 20 Oct 2026 and 31 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 Qingdao to Balboa 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 Qingdao to Balboa?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Balboa is $5,355 per 20GP, $5,855 per 40GP and $5,855 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 Qingdao to Balboa take?
Carriers schedule 23 to 42 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 8,666 nm, about 25.8 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Balboa?
CMA CGM, Maersk, Yang Ming and Evergreen 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 origin country. Distance and transit: Qingdao to Balboa shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.