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United StatesFreight rates from Qingdao to Oakland.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Oakland (USOAK), 22 to 45 days in transit. Prices as of 28 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Qingdao to Oakland
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Oakland
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 | $4,627 | $7,186 | 14 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $6,548 | $8,446 | 14 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $6,548 | $8,446 | 14 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 14 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 10 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Qingdao to Oakland
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-LloydGudrun Maersk · WC2 | 26 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 34 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Hapag-LloydGunhilde Maersk · WC2 | 3 Dec 2026 | 6 Jan 2027 | 34 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| MaerskGerda Maersk · TP8 | 12 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 33 d | $4,627 | $6,590 | $6,640 |
| MSCMsc Rayshmi · CARIOCA | 13 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 45 d · via | $6,692 | $8,374 | $8,374 |
| CMA CGMPresident Lb Johnson · EX1APL | 12 Nov 2026 | 6 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $7,186 | $8,446 | $8,446 |
| CMA CGMPresident Bush · EX1APL | 19 Nov 2026 | 14 Dec 2026 | 25 d | $7,186 | $8,446 | $8,446 |
| CMA CGMPresident Bush · EX1APL | 24 Nov 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 23 d | $7,186 | $8,446 | $8,446 |
| CMA CGMPresident Reagan · EX1APL | 24 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 26 d | $7,186 | $8,446 | $8,446 |
Shipping lines from Qingdao to Oakland
4 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 9 | 22 d | $7,186 | $8,446 | $8,446 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 3 | 34 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Maersk | 1 | 33 d | $4,627 | $6,590 | $6,640 |
| MSC | 1 | 45 d | $6,692 | $8,374 | $8,374 |
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Oakland
Shipping a container from Qingdao to Oakland starts at $4,627 for a 20GP, $6,548 for a 40GP and $6,548 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
Across 14 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $6,548 to $10,088, with a median of $8,446. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 54% 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 Oakland
14 sailings from Qingdao to Oakland carry a published price between 12 Nov 2026 and 8 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 22 to 45 days port to port; 13 of the 14 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and MSC.
By sea Qingdao to Oakland is 5,427 nautical miles, about 16.2 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 Oakland: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 10 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.
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 Oakland?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Oakland is $4,627 per 20GP, $6,548 per 40GP and $6,548 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 Oakland take?
Carriers schedule 22 to 45 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,427 nm, about 16.2 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Oakland?
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 Oakland shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.