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Freight rates from Qingdao to Hamburg.

Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Hamburg (DEHAM), 39 to 64 days in transit. Prices as of 28 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.

20GP from$1,642lowest seen, USD

40GP from$3,020lowest seen, USD

40HC from$3,020lowest seen, USD

Transit39-64 dscheduled, port to port

Live rates Qingdao to Hamburg

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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Hamburg

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	$1,810	$2,931	28 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026
20GP	Live quotes (Navo search)	$1,642	$2,724	120 quotes, 29 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026, terms as quoted
40GP	Carrier sailings	$3,020	$4,142	31 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026
40HC	Carrier sailings	$3,020	$4,142	33 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026
40HC	Live quotes (Navo search)	$3,600	·	1 quote, 29 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026, terms as quoted
20GP	Market index	$1,750	·	Market index, not bookable: regional average
40HC	Market index	$3,040	$3,300	Market index, not bookable: regional average

Sources: published carrier prices on 33 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 17 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026); quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (29 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.

Cheapest upcoming sailings Qingdao to Hamburg

Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.

Carrier	Departs	Arrives	Transit	20GP	40GP	40HC
MaerskAlva Maersk · AE5	14 Nov 2026	24 Dec 2026	40 d	$1,810	$3,020	$3,020
Hapag-LloydAlva Maersk · NE4	13 Nov 2026	27 Dec 2026	43 d	n/a	n/a	$3,235
MSCMsc Grace · LION	12 Nov 2026	30 Dec 2026	48 d	$2,165	$3,340	$3,340
MSCHmm Southampton · CONDOR SERVICE	13 Nov 2026	11 Jan 2027	59 d	$2,165	$3,340	$3,340
OOCLEver Acme · LL6	12 Nov 2026	2 Jan 2027	51 d	$2,200	$3,401	$3,401
OOCLOocl Piraeus · LL1	12 Nov 2026	8 Jan 2027	57 d · via	$2,200	$3,401	$3,401
OOCLCosco Shipping Virgo · LL2	11 Nov 2026	28 Dec 2026	47 d	$2,202	$3,409	$3,409
Hapag-LloydMaersk Mc-Kinney Moller · NE4	15 Nov 2026	24 Dec 2026	39 d	n/a	$3,535	$3,535

Shipping lines from Qingdao to Hamburg

10 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.

Carrier	Sailings	Fastest	20GP	40GP	40HC
CMA CGM	11	44 d	$3,175	$4,325	$4,325
Hapag-Lloyd	5	39 d	n/a	$3,535	$3,235
ONE	5	58 d	$2,669	$4,106	$4,106
COSCO	3	44 d	$4,225	$6,025	$6,025
Evergreen	3	44 d	$2,510	$3,790	$3,790
OOCL	3	47 d	$2,200	$3,401	$3,401
MSC	2	48 d	$2,165	$3,340	$3,340
Maersk	1	40 d	$1,810	$3,020	$3,020
HMMlive quote	·	·	$2,273	n/a	n/a

Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Hamburg

On Qingdao to Hamburg the cheapest ocean freight we see is $1,642 for a 20GP, $3,020 for a 40GP and $3,020 for a 40HC.

The median 40ft price over 33 sailings is $4,142; the cheapest is $3,020 and the dearest $6,025. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $3,005 per box.

Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking. Prices from searches keep the terms the provider quoted, some include local charges or door delivery.

Shipping from Qingdao to Hamburg

33 sailings from Qingdao to Hamburg carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 28 Nov 2026.

Scheduled transit is 39 to 64 days port to port; 27 of the 33 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.

Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, MSC, Maersk, HMM and MAERSK.

By sea Qingdao to Hamburg is 11,106 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 33.1 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 Hamburg: where the numbers come from

Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 17 Oct 2026 and 28 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.

Navo Rates also holds the prices returned to searches on this lane between 29 Oct 2026 and 9 Nov 2026.

Market index figures are regional averages for the trade, not a price from a carrier. They are shown for reference only and cannot be booked.

Prices on this page are a snapshot from 28 Oct 2026. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.

FAQ

How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to Hamburg?

The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Hamburg is $1,642 per 20GP, $3,020 per 40GP and $3,020 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 Hamburg take?

Carriers schedule 39 to 64 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 11,106 nm, about 33.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.

Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Hamburg?

CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, MSC, Maersk, HMM and MAERSK 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.