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New ZealandFreight rates from Qingdao to Auckland.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Auckland (NZAKL), 24 to 36 days in transit. Prices as of 26 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Qingdao to Auckland
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Auckland
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 | $2,909 | $2,927 | 13 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $4,563 | $5,827 | 14 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $5,368 | $5,827 | 14 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $4,512 | $5,827 | 21 quotes, 5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
Source: Navo Rates, 14 priced sailings updated 9 Oct 2026 to 26 Oct 2026, plus searches on this lane 5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Qingdao to Auckland 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 Auckland
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 | 13 Dec 2026 | 29 d · via | $2,909 | $4,563 | $5,368 |
| MaerskMaersk Edinburgh · AC2 | 14 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 31 d · via | n/a | $4,608 | $5,422 |
 ONENyk Furano · NZJ | 14 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 32 d · via | $2,927 | $5,827 | $5,827 |
| ONENyk Furano · NZJ | 15 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 31 d · via | $2,927 | $5,827 | $5,827 |
| ONENyk Furano · NZJ | 16 Nov 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 | 30 d · via | $2,927 | $5,827 | $5,827 |
| ONECosco Felixstowe · NZJ | 17 Nov 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 | 36 d · via | $2,927 | $5,827 | $5,827 |
| ONECosco Felixstowe · NZJ | 21 Nov 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 | 32 d · via | $2,927 | $5,827 | $5,827 |
| ONETo Be Nominated · NZJ | 21 Nov 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 | 32 d · via | $2,927 | $5,827 | $5,827 |
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Auckland
On Qingdao to Auckland the cheapest ocean freight we see is $2,909 for a 20GP, $4,563 for a 40GP and $4,512 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 14 sailings is $5,827; the cheapest is $5,368 and the dearest $9,364. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $3,996 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 Auckland
14 sailings from Qingdao to Auckland carry a published price between 12 Nov 2026 and 29 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 24 to 36 days port to port; 5 of the 14 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk and OOCL.
By sea Qingdao to Auckland is 5,541 nautical miles, about 16.5 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 Auckland: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 9 Oct 2026 and 26 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 5 Nov 2026 and 5 Nov 2026.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 26 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 Auckland?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Auckland is $2,909 per 20GP, $4,563 per 40GP and $4,512 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 Auckland take?
Carriers schedule 24 to 36 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,541 nm, about 16.5 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Auckland?
ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk and OOCL 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 New Zealand, from China, to New Zealand. Distance and transit: Qingdao to Auckland shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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