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KenyaFreight rates from Qingdao to Mombasa.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Mombasa (KEMBA), 22 to 37 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 Mombasa
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Mombasa
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 | $3,882 | $4,464 | 16 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $5,829 | $7,044 | 16 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $5,929 | $7,044 | 16 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 16 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 19 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Qingdao to Mombasa
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaerskMajestic Maersk · AE15 | 13 Nov 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 34 d · via | $3,882 | $5,829 | $5,929 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Vasco De Gama · MEX/KILIMA | 12 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 36 d | $4,129 | $6,244 | $6,244 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Vasco De Gama · MEX/KILIMA | 11 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 37 d | $3,964 | $6,314 | $6,314 |
| OOCLLady Jane · EAX3 | 11 Nov 2026 | 8 Dec 2026 | 28 d | $3,945 | $6,730 | $6,730 |
| Hapag-LloydRen Jian 20 · EA3 | 16 Nov 2026 | 9 Dec 2026 | 22 d | $5,183 | $6,766 | $6,766 |
| CMA CGM | 11 Nov 2026 | 5 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $4,350 | $6,770 | $6,770 |
| CMA CGM | 18 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $4,450 | $6,970 | $6,970 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Laperouse · WAX1/KILIMA | 17 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $4,529 | $7,044 | $7,044 |
Shipping lines from Qingdao to Mombasa
4 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 13 | 24 d | $3,964 | $6,244 | $6,244 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 1 | 22 d | $5,183 | $6,766 | $6,766 |
| Maersk | 1 | 34 d | $3,882 | $5,829 | $5,929 |
| OOCL | 1 | 28 d | $3,945 | $6,730 | $6,730 |
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Mombasa
On Qingdao to Mombasa the cheapest ocean freight we see is $3,882 for a 20GP, $5,829 for a 40GP and $5,929 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 16 sailings is $7,044; the cheapest is $5,929 and the dearest $7,314. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $1,385 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Qingdao to Mombasa
16 sailings from Qingdao to Mombasa carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 26 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 22 to 37 days port to port; 15 of the 16 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and OOCL.
By sea Qingdao to Mombasa is 6,598 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 19.6 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 Mombasa: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 19 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 Mombasa 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 Mombasa?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Mombasa is $3,882 per 20GP, $5,829 per 40GP and $5,929 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 Mombasa take?
Carriers schedule 22 to 37 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 6,598 nm, about 19.6 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Mombasa?
CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and OOCL 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 Mombasa shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.