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AustraliaFreight rates from Qingdao to Melbourne.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Melbourne (AUMEL), 12 to 31 days in transit. Prices as of 9 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Qingdao to Melbourne
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Melbourne
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 | $2,405 | $3,132 | 25 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $3,848 | $6,232 | 25 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $4,810 | $6,232 | 25 sailings, updated 9 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 25 priced sailings updated 6 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Qingdao to Melbourne 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 Melbourne
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MaerskMethoni · DRAGON | 13 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 28 d | $2,405 | $3,848 | $4,810 |
 T.S. Lines | 21 Nov 2026 | 9 Dec 2026 | 18 d | $2,550 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| T.S. Lines | 28 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 18 d | $2,550 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
 ONEEver Superb · AUE | 11 Nov 2026 | 7 Dec 2026 | 26 d | $2,732 | $5,432 | $5,432 |
| ONEMethoni · AUN | 14 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 29 d | $2,732 | $5,432 | $5,432 |
| ONEHyundai Shanghai · AUE | 19 Nov 2026 | 10 Dec 2026 | 21 d | $2,732 | $5,432 | $5,432 |
| ONEMaersk Fukuoka · AUN | 21 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 29 d | $2,732 | $5,432 | $5,432 |
| ONEWide Juliet · AUE | 21 Nov 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 26 d | $2,732 | $5,432 | $5,432 |
Shipping lines from Qingdao to Melbourne
5 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | 12 | 21 d | $2,732 | $5,432 | $5,432 |
 CMA CGM | 8 | 12 d | $3,414 | $6,814 | $6,814 |
 OOCL | 2 | 20 d | $3,125 | $6,250 | $6,250 |
| T.S. Lines | 2 | 18 d | $2,550 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Maersk | 1 | 28 d | $2,405 | $3,848 | $4,810 |
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Melbourne
The lowest container shipping cost from Qingdao to Melbourne we have on record is $2,405 for a 20GP, $3,848 for a 40GP and $4,810 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 25 sailings is $6,232; the cheapest is $4,810 and the dearest $8,214. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $3,404 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 Melbourne
25 sailings from Qingdao to Melbourne carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 28 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 12 to 31 days port to port; 23 of the 25 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ONE, CMA CGM, OOCL, T.S. Lines and Maersk.
By sea Qingdao to Melbourne is 5,456 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 Melbourne: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 6 Oct 2026 and 9 Nov 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Melbourne is $2,405 per 20GP, $3,848 per 40GP and $4,810 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 Melbourne take?
Carriers schedule 12 to 31 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,456 nm, about 16.2 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Melbourne?
ONE, CMA CGM, OOCL, T.S. Lines and Maersk 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 Australia, from China, to Australia. Distance and transit: Qingdao to Melbourne shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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