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GermanyFreight rates from Qingdao to Hamburg.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Hamburg (DEHAM), 39 to 64 days in transit. Prices as of 28 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Hamburg
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 | $1,810 | $2,931 | 28 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 20GP | Navo Rates | $1,642 | $2,724 | 120 quotes, 29 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $3,020 | $4,142 | 31 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $3,020 | $4,142 | 33 sailings, updated 28 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $3,600 | · | 1 quote, 29 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 20GP | Navo Rates | $1,750 | · | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $3,040 | $3,300 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Source: Navo Rates, 33 priced sailings updated 17 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026, plus searches on this lane 29 Oct 2026 to 9 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Qingdao to Hamburg 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 Hamburg
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MaerskAlva Maersk · AE5 | 14 Nov 2026 | 24 Dec 2026 | 40 d | $1,810 | $3,020 | $3,020 |
 Hapag-LloydAlva Maersk · NE4 | 13 Nov 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | 43 d | n/a | n/a | $3,235 |
 MSCMsc Grace · LION | 12 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 48 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| MSCHmm Southampton · CONDOR SERVICE | 13 Nov 2026 | 11 Jan 2027 | 59 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
 OOCLEver Acme · LL6 | 12 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 51 d | $2,200 | $3,401 | $3,401 |
| OOCLOocl Piraeus · LL1 | 12 Nov 2026 | 8 Jan 2027 | 57 d · via | $2,200 | $3,401 | $3,401 |
| OOCLCosco Shipping Virgo · LL2 | 11 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 47 d | $2,202 | $3,409 | $3,409 |
| Hapag-LloydMaersk Mc-Kinney Moller · NE4 | 15 Nov 2026 | 24 Dec 2026 | 39 d | n/a | $3,535 | $3,535 |
Shipping lines from Qingdao to Hamburg
10 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Hamburg
On Qingdao to Hamburg the cheapest ocean freight we see is $1,642 for a 20GP, $3,020 for a 40GP and $3,020 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 33 sailings is $4,142; the cheapest is $3,020 and the dearest $6,025. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $3,005 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking. Prices from searches keep the terms the provider quoted, some include local charges or door delivery.
Shipping from Qingdao to Hamburg
33 sailings from Qingdao to Hamburg carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 28 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 39 to 64 days port to port; 27 of the 33 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, MSC, Maersk, HMM and MAERSK.
By sea Qingdao to Hamburg is 11,106 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 33.1 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 Hamburg: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 17 Oct 2026 and 28 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.
Navo Rates also holds the prices returned to searches on this lane between 29 Oct 2026 and 9 Nov 2026.
Market index figures are regional averages for the trade, not a price from a carrier. They are shown for reference only and cannot be booked.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 28 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 Hamburg?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Hamburg is $1,642 per 20GP, $3,020 per 40GP and $3,020 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 Hamburg take?
Carriers schedule 39 to 64 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 11,106 nm, about 33.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Hamburg?
CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, MSC, Maersk, HMM 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 Germany, from China, to Germany. Distance and transit: Qingdao to Hamburg shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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