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GreeceFreight rates from Qingdao to Piraeus.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Piraeus (GRPIR), 36 to 83 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 Piraeus
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Piraeus
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 | $2,943 | $3,410 | 59 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $4,110 | $4,810 | 62 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $4,110 | $4,810 | 66 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 66 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Qingdao to Piraeus
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIMChiba C · FA2 | 12 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | 60 d · via | $3,060 | $4,110 | $4,110 |
| ZIMCosco Valencia · SA2 | 12 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | 63 d · via | $3,060 | $4,110 | $4,110 |
| ZIMGanges · ZMP | 12 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | 66 d · via | $3,060 | $4,110 | $4,110 |
| ZIMHan Hua Ju Li · NPX | 12 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | 63 d · via | $3,060 | $4,110 | $4,110 |
| ZIMNavios Summer · KYX | 12 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | 63 d · via | $3,060 | $4,110 | $4,110 |
| ZIMNingbo · ZMP | 12 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | 53 d · via | $3,060 | $4,110 | $4,110 |
| ZIMOne Reputation · FA2 | 12 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | 64 d · via | $3,060 | $4,110 | $4,110 |
| ZIMZim Opal · ZCP | 12 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | 65 d · via | $3,060 | $4,110 | $4,110 |
Shipping lines from Qingdao to Piraeus
5 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM | 32 | 44 d | $3,060 | $4,110 | $4,110 |
| ONE | 20 | 36 d | $2,943 | $4,536 | $4,536 |
| CMA CGM | 7 | 44 d | $3,994 | $4,949 | $4,949 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 5 | 39 d | n/a | $5,135 | $5,135 |
| OOCL | 2 | 41 d | n/a | $5,006 | $5,006 |
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Piraeus
On Qingdao to Piraeus the cheapest ocean freight we see is $2,943 for a 20GP, $4,110 for a 40GP and $4,110 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 66 sailings is $4,810; the cheapest is $4,110 and the dearest $6,139. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $2,029 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 Piraeus
Carriers list 66 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 36 to 83 days port to port; 4 of the 66 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ZIM, ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL.
By sea Qingdao to Piraeus is 8,141 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb and Strait of Malacca, about 24.2 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 Piraeus: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 1 Sep 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.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 30 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 Piraeus?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Piraeus is $2,943 per 20GP, $4,110 per 40GP and $4,110 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 Piraeus take?
Carriers schedule 36 to 83 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 8,141 nm, about 24.2 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Piraeus?
ZIM, ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd 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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More freight rates to Piraeus
- Shanghai to Piraeus40HC $4,350
- Yantian to Piraeus40HC $4,325
- Ningbo to Piraeus40HC $4,536
- Xiamen to Piraeus40HC $4,536
Ho Chi Minh City to Piraeus40HC $4,590
Hong Kong to Piraeus40HC $4,690
Laem Chabang to Piraeus40HC $4,790- Dalian to Piraeus40HC $4,536
All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Qingdao to Piraeus shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.