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Sri LankaFreight rates from Qingdao to Colombo.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Colombo (LKCMB), 17 days in transit. Prices as of , with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Qingdao to Colombo
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Colombo
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 | $3,650 | $3,650 | 3 sailings, updated |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $3,950 | $3,950 | 3 sailings, updated |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $3,950 | $3,950 | 3 sailings, updated |
Source: Navo Rates, 3 priced sailings updated undefined undefined 9999 to . Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Qingdao to Colombo 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 Colombo
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASL | 19 Nov 2026 | 6 Dec 2026 | 17 d | $3,650 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
| ASL | 26 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 17 d | $3,650 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
| ASL | 3 Dec 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 17 d | $3,650 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
Shipping lines from Qingdao to Colombo
1 carrier with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASL | 3 | 17 d | $3,650 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Colombo
On Qingdao to Colombo the cheapest ocean freight we see is $3,650 for a 20GP, $3,950 for a 40GP and $3,950 for a 40HC.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Qingdao to Colombo
3 sailings from Qingdao to Colombo carry a published price between 19 Nov 2026 and 3 Dec 2026.
Scheduled transit is 17 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carrier on the lane: ASL.
By sea Qingdao to Colombo is 4,077 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 12.1 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 Colombo: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between undefined undefined 9999 and . 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 the build date. 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 Colombo?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Colombo is $3,650 per 20GP, $3,950 per 40GP and $3,950 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 Colombo take?
Carriers schedule 17 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 4,077 nm, about 12.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Colombo?
ASL 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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