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NetherlandsFreight rates from Qingdao to Rotterdam.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Rotterdam (NLRTM), 39 to 58 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Qingdao to Rotterdam
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Rotterdam
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 | $1,805 | $2,620 | 38 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $3,010 | $4,006 | 41 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $3,010 | $4,006 | 42 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 42 priced sailings updated 5 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Qingdao to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MaerskMajestic Maersk · AE15 | 13 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 42 d · via | $1,805 | $3,010 | $3,010 |
| MaerskAlva Maersk · AE5 | 14 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 44 d | $1,895 | $3,160 | $3,160 |
 Hapag-LloydAlva Maersk · NE4 | 13 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 44 d | n/a | $3,235 | $3,235 |
 MSCMsc Marianna D Xvi · LION | 12 Nov 2026 | 3 Jan 2027 | 52 d | $2,165 | $3,340 | $3,340 |
 OOCLOocl Piraeus · LL1 | 12 Nov 2026 | 4 Jan 2027 | 53 d · via | $2,200 | $3,401 | $3,401 |
| OOCLOocl Piraeus · LL1 | 11 Nov 2026 | 4 Jan 2027 | 53 d · via | $2,200 | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| OOCLEver Acme · LL6 | 12 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 43 d | $2,200 | $3,406 | $3,406 |
| OOCLCosco Shipping Virgo · LL2 | 11 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 43 d · via | $2,200 | $3,409 | $3,409 |
Shipping lines from Qingdao to Rotterdam
8 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Rotterdam
On Qingdao to Rotterdam the cheapest ocean freight we see is $1,805 for a 20GP, $3,010 for a 40GP and $3,010 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 42 sailings is $4,006; the cheapest is $3,010 and the dearest $6,025. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $3,015 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 Rotterdam
Carriers list 42 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 39 to 58 days port to port; 22 of the 42 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, Maersk and MSC.
By sea Qingdao to Rotterdam is 10,853 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 32.3 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 Rotterdam: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 5 Oct 2026 and 30 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 30 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 Rotterdam?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Rotterdam is $1,805 per 20GP, $3,010 per 40GP and $3,010 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 Rotterdam take?
Carriers schedule 39 to 58 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,853 nm, about 32.3 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Rotterdam?
CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, Maersk and MSC 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 Netherlands, from China, to Netherlands. Distance and transit: Qingdao to Rotterdam shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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