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DjiboutiFreight rates from Qingdao to Djibouti.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Djibouti (DJJIB), 32 to 33 days in transit. Prices as of 26 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Qingdao to Djibouti
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Djibouti
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 | $4,633 | $6,014 | 5 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $8,714 | $8,864 | 4 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $8,714 | $8,864 | 4 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 5 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 25 Oct 2026 to 26 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Qingdao to Djibouti
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-LloydClifford Maersk · AGX | 13 Nov 2026 | 14 Dec 2026 | 32 d · via | $4,633 | n/a | n/a |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Esmeralda · REX2 | 13 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 33 d | $6,014 | $8,714 | $8,714 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Mercury · REX2 | 13 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 33 d | $6,014 | $8,714 | $8,714 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Zephyr · REX2 | 20 Nov 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 | 33 d | $6,164 | $9,014 | $9,014 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Magellan · REX2 | 27 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 33 d | $6,164 | $9,014 | $9,014 |
Shipping lines from Qingdao to Djibouti
2 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 4 | 33 d | $6,014 | $8,714 | $8,714 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 1 | 32 d | $4,633 | n/a | n/a |
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Djibouti
On Qingdao to Djibouti the cheapest ocean freight we see is $4,633 for a 20GP, $8,714 for a 40GP and $8,714 for a 40HC.
Across 4 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $8,714 to $9,014, with a median of $8,864. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 3% 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 Djibouti
Carriers list 5 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 13 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 32 to 33 days port to port; 4 of the 5 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd.
By sea Qingdao to Djibouti is 6,249 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 18.6 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 Djibouti: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 25 Oct 2026 and 26 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 Djibouti 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 Djibouti?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Djibouti is $4,633 per 20GP, $8,714 per 40GP and $8,714 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 Djibouti take?
Carriers schedule 32 to 33 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 6,249 nm, about 18.6 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Djibouti?
CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd 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 Djibouti shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.