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South AfricaFreight rates from Qingdao to Durban.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Durban (ZADUR), 25 to 48 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Durban
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 | $4,449 | $5,599 | 17 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $6,549 | $8,385 | 16 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $6,345 | $8,100 | 18 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 18 priced sailings updated 14 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Qingdao to Durban 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 Durban
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 | 1 Jan 2027 | 48 d · via | n/a | n/a | $6,345 |
 CMA CGMMaersk Amazon · ASAFGR/SHAKA2 | 11 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 30 d · via | $4,449 | $6,549 | $6,549 |
 MSCMsc Katya R. · INGWE SERVICE | 13 Nov 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | 42 d | $6,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| CMA CGMMaersk Hidalgo · WAX2/SHAKA2 | 16 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 36 d · via | $4,599 | $7,749 | $7,749 |
| CMA CGMCma Cgm Laperouse · WAX1/SHAKA2 | 17 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 35 d | $4,599 | $7,749 | $7,749 |
 Gold Star LineSunny Phoenix | 17 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 25 d | $6,300 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Gold Star Line | 24 Nov 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | 25 d | $6,300 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| CMA CGMMaersk Hidalgo · WAX2/SHAKA2 | 16 Nov 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | 33 d · via | $5,099 | $7,849 | $7,849 |
Shipping lines from Qingdao to Durban
5 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 12 | 30 d | $4,449 | $6,549 | $6,549 |
| Gold Star Line | 2 | 25 d | $6,300 | $7,800 | $7,800 |
 OOCL | 2 | 26 d | $6,000 | $8,585 | $8,000 |
| Maersk | 1 | 48 d | n/a | n/a | $6,345 |
| MSC | 1 | 42 d | $6,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Durban
On Qingdao to Durban the cheapest ocean freight we see is $4,449 for a 20GP, $6,549 for a 40GP and $6,345 for a 40HC.
Across 18 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $6,345 to $9,849, with a median of $8,100. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 55% 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 Durban
18 sailings from Qingdao to Durban carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 30 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 25 to 48 days port to port; 7 of the 18 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Gold Star Line, OOCL, Maersk and MSC.
By sea Qingdao to Durban is 7,295 nautical miles via Sunda Strait, about 21.7 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 Durban: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 14 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Qingdao to Durban 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 Durban?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Durban is $4,449 per 20GP, $6,549 per 40GP and $6,345 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 Durban take?
Carriers schedule 25 to 48 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 7,295 nm, about 21.7 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Durban?
CMA CGM, Gold Star Line, OOCL, 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 South Africa, from China, to South Africa. Distance and transit: Qingdao to Durban shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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