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United StatesFreight rates from Qingdao to Seattle.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Seattle (USSEA), 13 to 28 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 Seattle
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Seattle
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 | $6,001 | $6,261 | 28 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $8,574 | $8,896 | 28 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $8,574 | $8,896 | 28 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 28 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 2 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Qingdao to Seattle
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCCape Sounio · CHINOOK | 11 Nov 2026 | 24 Nov 2026 | 13 d | $6,852 | $8,574 | $8,574 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Fort James · CPNW | 17 Nov 2026 | 6 Dec 2026 | 19 d | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Fort James · CPNW | 18 Nov 2026 | 7 Dec 2026 | 19 d | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
| CMA CGMPresident Bush · EX1APL/CPNW | 22 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 21 d · via | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
| CMA CGMCypress · CPNW | 23 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 20 d | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
| CMA CGMPresident Reagan · EX1APL/CPNW | 24 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 28 d · via | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
| CMA CGMLotus A · CPNW | 4 Dec 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 18 d | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
| CMA CGMPresident Jq Adams · EX1APL/CPNW | 5 Dec 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 22 d · via | $6,001 | $8,596 | $8,596 |
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Seattle
Shipping a container from Qingdao to Seattle starts at $6,001 for a 20GP, $8,574 for a 40GP and $8,574 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
Across 28 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $8,574 to $9,420, with a median of $8,896. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 10% 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 Seattle
28 sailings from Qingdao to Seattle carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 10 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 13 to 28 days port to port; 11 of the 28 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, OOCL and Evergreen.
By sea Qingdao to Seattle is 5,156 nautical miles, about 15.3 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 Seattle: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 2 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 Seattle 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 Seattle?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Seattle is $6,001 per 20GP, $8,574 per 40GP and $8,574 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 Seattle take?
Carriers schedule 13 to 28 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,156 nm, about 15.3 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Seattle?
CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, OOCL and Evergreen 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 Seattle shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.