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Freight rates from Qingdao to Cartagena.

FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Cartagena (COCTG), 29 to 49 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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20GP from$6,950lowest seen, USD
40GP from$7,700lowest seen, USD
40HC from$7,700lowest seen, USD
Transit29-49 dscheduled, port to port

Container shipping cost Qingdao to Cartagena

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.

ContainerSourceFromMedianBasis
20GPNavo Rates$6,950$9,56416 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026
40GPNavo Rates$7,700$9,57216 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026
40HCNavo Rates$7,700$9,57220 sailings, updated 31 Oct 2026

Source: Navo Rates, 20 priced sailings updated 19 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.

Freight rates from Qingdao to Cartagena 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.

Sea FCLFull container load20GP from $6,95040GP from $7,70040HC from $7,700Per container, port to portSea LCLLess than container loadest. $380 to $5301,000 kg / 2 cbm, port to port. Indicative estimate, not bookable: Navo Rates tariffAir freightGeneral cargoest. $3,110 to $3,510500 kg / 3 cbm, airport to airport. Indicative estimate, not bookable: same origin country and destination region, 14 comparable lanes

Other shipping types

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 Cartagena

Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.

CarrierDepartsArrivesTransit20GP40GP40HC
Yang Ming17 Nov 202623 Dec 202636 d · via$6,950$7,700$7,700
Yang Ming24 Nov 202630 Dec 202636 d · via$6,950$7,700$7,700
Hapag-LloydGerda Maersk · WC212 Nov 202615 Dec 202633 d · vian/an/a$8,175
Hapag-Lloyd17 Nov 202621 Dec 202634 d · via$7,815$8,515$8,515
Hapag-LloydSeaspan Zambezi · TPM16 Nov 202615 Dec 202629 d · vian/an/a$8,675
COSCO25 Nov 202631 Dec 202636 d$9,115$9,330$9,330
CMA CGMCma Cgm Tenere · PEX217 Nov 202621 Dec 202634 d$9,564$9,514$9,514
CMA CGMCma Cgm Esmeralda · PEX224 Nov 202628 Dec 202634 d$9,564$9,514$9,514

Shipping lines from Qingdao to Cartagena

7 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.

CarrierSailingsFastest20GP40GP40HC
CMA CGM634 d$9,564$9,514$9,514
ONE445 d$9,840$9,965$9,965
Hapag-Lloyd329 d$7,815$8,515$8,175
COSCO236 d$9,115$9,330$9,330
Maersk237 dn/an/a$18,375
Yang Ming236 d$6,950$7,700$7,700
Evergreen140 d$9,812$10,187$10,187

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Route, distance and time

8,993 nm via Panama Canal, 26.8 days at sea. Route map, Red Sea alternative and ECA waters.

Shipping route Qingdao to Cartagena

Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Cartagena

The lowest container shipping cost from Qingdao to Cartagena we have on record is $6,950 for a 20GP, $7,700 for a 40GP and $7,700 for a 40HC.

The median 40ft price over 20 sailings is $9,572; the cheapest is $7,700 and the dearest $18,375. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $10,675 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 Cartagena

Carriers list 20 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 12 Nov 2026.

Scheduled transit is 29 to 49 days port to port; 8 of the 20 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.

Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, Yang Ming and Evergreen.

By sea Qingdao to Cartagena is 8,993 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 26.8 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 Cartagena: where the numbers come from

Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 19 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 Cartagena?

The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Cartagena is $6,950 per 20GP, $7,700 per 40GP and $7,700 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 Cartagena take?

Carriers schedule 29 to 49 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 8,993 nm, about 26.8 days at 14 knots without port calls.

Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Cartagena?

CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, Yang Ming 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 country, China to Colombia, from China, to Colombia. Distance and transit: Qingdao to Cartagena shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.

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