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United KingdomFreight rates from Qingdao to London Gateway.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to London Gateway (GBLGP), 34 to 62 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Qingdao to London Gateway
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to London Gateway
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 | $1,776 | $3,875 | 11 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $3,100 | $5,225 | 11 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $3,100 | $4,725 | 15 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 15 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 14 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Qingdao to London Gateway
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 | 18 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $1,776 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Hapag-LloydAlva Maersk · NE4 | 13 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 34 d | n/a | n/a | $3,235 |
| MSCMsc Marianna D Xvi · LION | 12 Nov 2026 | 13 Jan 2027 | 62 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| Hapag-LloydMagleby Maersk · NE4 | 20 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 34 d | n/a | n/a | $3,535 |
| Hapag-LloydMarchen Maersk · NE4 | 27 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 34 d | n/a | n/a | $3,535 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Mc-Kinney Moller · NE4 | 13 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 34 d | n/a | n/a | $4,035 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Laperouse · WAX1/NEWMO | 21 Nov 2026 | 3 Jan 2027 | 43 d · via | $2,875 | $4,125 | $4,125 |
| CMA CGMCosco Shipping Chile · SEAS2/NEWMO | 13 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 50 d · via | $3,375 | $4,725 | $4,725 |
Shipping lines from Qingdao to London Gateway
4 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 9 | 43 d | $2,875 | $4,125 | $4,125 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 4 | 34 d | n/a | n/a | $3,235 |
| Maersk | 1 | 34 d | $1,776 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| MSC | 1 | 62 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to London Gateway
The lowest container shipping cost from Qingdao to London Gateway we have on record is $1,776 for a 20GP, $3,100 for a 40GP and $3,100 for a 40HC.
Across 15 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $3,100 to $5,275, with a median of $4,725. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 70% 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 London Gateway
Carriers list 15 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 12 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 34 to 62 days port to port; 6 of the 15 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and MSC.
By sea Qingdao to London Gateway is 10,783 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 32.1 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 London Gateway: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 14 Oct 2026 and 30 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 London Gateway 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 London Gateway?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to London Gateway is $1,776 per 20GP, $3,100 per 40GP and $3,100 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 London Gateway take?
Carriers schedule 34 to 62 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,783 nm, about 32.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to London Gateway?
CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and MSC 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 London Gateway shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.