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FranceFreight rates from Qingdao to Le Havre.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Le Havre (FRLEH), 40 to 57 days in transit. Prices as of 8 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Qingdao to Le Havre
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Le Havre
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 | $1,800 | $2,504 | 26 sailings, updated 8 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $2,935 | $3,806 | 30 sailings, updated 8 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $2,935 | $3,806 | 32 sailings, updated 8 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 32 priced sailings updated 5 Oct 2026 to 8 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Qingdao to Le Havre 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 Le Havre
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapag-LloydMaersk El Palomar · SE4 | 14 Nov 2026 | 7 Jan 2027 | 53 d · via | n/a | $2,935 | $2,935 |
| Hapag-LloydAne Maersk · SE4 | 21 Nov 2026 | 14 Jan 2027 | 54 d · via | n/a | $2,935 | $2,935 |
| Hapag-LloydArthur Maersk · SE4 | 26 Nov 2026 | 21 Jan 2027 | 55 d · via | n/a | $2,935 | $2,935 |
 MaerskMajestic Maersk · AE15 | 13 Nov 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | 48 d · via | $1,800 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
 MSCMsc Grace · LION | 11 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 46 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| MSCMsc Ingy · LION | 12 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 45 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| MSCMsc Marianna D Xvi · LION | 12 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 45 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
 OOCLOocl Piraeus · LL1 | 12 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 49 d · via | $2,200 | $3,401 | $3,401 |
Shipping lines from Qingdao to Le Havre
6 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Le Havre
Shipping a container from Qingdao to Le Havre starts at $1,800 for a 20GP, $2,935 for a 40GP and $2,935 for a 40HC in the prices we hold for this lane.
Across 32 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $2,935 to $5,225, with a median of $3,806. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 78% 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 Le Havre
Carriers list 32 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 40 to 57 days port to port; 16 of the 32 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, OOCL and Maersk.
By sea Qingdao to Le Havre is 10,655 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 31.7 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 Le Havre: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 5 Oct 2026 and 8 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 Le Havre 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 Le Havre?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Le Havre is $1,800 per 20GP, $2,935 per 40GP and $2,935 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 Le Havre take?
Carriers schedule 40 to 57 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,655 nm, about 31.7 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Le Havre?
ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, OOCL 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 France, from China, to France. Distance and transit: Qingdao to Le Havre shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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