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ArgentinaFreight rates from Qingdao to Buenos Aires.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Buenos Aires (ARBUE), 39 to 64 days in transit. Prices as of 31 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Buenos Aires
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 | Navo Rates | $3,285 | $4,514 | 24 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $3,550 | $4,864 | 24 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $3,550 | $4,864 | 24 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 25 priced sailings updated 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Qingdao to Buenos Aires by shipping type
Lowest price we hold on this lane, in USD. Source: Navo Rates. Reference prices, not an offer: run a live search for a price you can book.
Other shipping types
- FTLFull truck load
- LTLLess than truck load
- BulkDry bulk and break bulk
- RoRoVehicles and rolling cargo
- Rail freightContainers and wagons by rail
Estimates: Navo Rates formula from comparable lanes, distance and fuel prices (VLSFO $816.5 per tonne, 2026-11-11), USD. Indicative, not bookable: request a rate on Navo Mesh or run a live search.
Road, bulk, RoRo and rail prices depend on cargo, weight and dates: open a live search or request rates on Navo Mesh below.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Qingdao to Buenos Aires
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Yang Ming | 14 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 48 d · via | $3,550 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
| Yang Ming | 21 Nov 2026 | 8 Jan 2027 | 48 d · via | $3,550 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
 MaerskMajestic Maersk · AE15 | 13 Nov 2026 | 6 Jan 2027 | 54 d · via | $3,285 | $3,635 | $3,635 |
 COSCO | 19 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 44 d · via | $3,660 | $3,820 | $3,820 |
 ZIM | 13 Nov 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | 49 d · via | $3,650 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| ZIM | 20 Nov 2026 | 8 Jan 2027 | 49 d · via | $3,650 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
 ONE | 17 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 43 d · via | $3,615 | $3,915 | $3,915 |
| COSCO | 12 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 44 d · via | $3,860 | $4,020 | $4,020 |
Shipping lines from Qingdao to Buenos Aires
9 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Buenos Aires
Shipping a container from Qingdao to Buenos Aires starts at $3,285 for a 20GP, $3,550 for a 40GP and $3,550 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
Across 24 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $3,550 to $6,214, with a median of $4,864. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 75% 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 Buenos Aires
25 sailings from Qingdao to Buenos Aires carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 11 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 39 to 64 days port to port, with transhipment on the way.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, COSCO, Yang Ming, ZIM, HMM, Maersk and ONE.
By sea Qingdao to Buenos Aires is 11,568 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope and Sunda Strait, about 34.4 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 Buenos Aires: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 20 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.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 31 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 Buenos Aires?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Buenos Aires is $3,285 per 20GP, $3,550 per 40GP and $3,550 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 Buenos Aires take?
Carriers schedule 39 to 64 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 11,568 nm, about 34.4 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Buenos Aires?
CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, COSCO, Yang Ming, ZIM, HMM, Maersk and ONE 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 country, China to Argentina, from China, to Argentina. Distance and transit: Qingdao to Buenos Aires shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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