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ThailandFreight rates from Qingdao to Laem Chabang.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Laem Chabang (THLCH), 7 to 11 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 Laem Chabang
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Laem Chabang
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 | $1,400 | $1,600 | 21 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $1,600 | $1,700 | 21 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $1,600 | $1,700 | 21 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $1,600 | $1,790 | 4 quotes, 28 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026, terms as quoted |
Source: Navo Rates, 21 priced sailings updated 16 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026, plus searches on this lane 28 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Qingdao to Laem Chabang 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 Laem Chabang
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ONEWan Hai 331 · CTP | 11 Nov 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | 8 d | $1,500 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| ONEWan Hai 331 · CTP | 14 Nov 2026 | 21 Nov 2026 | 7 d | $1,500 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| ONEWan Hai 331 · CTP | 15 Nov 2026 | 23 Nov 2026 | 8 d | $1,500 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| ONEBright Sakura · CTP | 17 Nov 2026 | 28 Nov 2026 | 11 d | $1,500 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| ONEBright Sakura · CTP | 20 Nov 2026 | 28 Nov 2026 | 8 d | $1,500 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
 Wan Hai | 21 Nov 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | 9 d · via | $1,400 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| ONEBright Sakura · CTP | 22 Nov 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | 8 d | $1,500 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| ONEBright Sakura · CTP | 23 Nov 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | 7 d | $1,500 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Shipping lines from Qingdao to Laem Chabang
7 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | 7 | 7 d | $1,500 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
 CNC | 6 | 7 d | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Wan Hai | 5 | 9 d | $1,400 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| ASL | 3 | 10 d | $1,600 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
 Evergreenlive quote | · | · | n/a | n/a | $1,880 |
 SITC Container Lineslive quote | · | · | n/a | n/a | $1,980 |
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Laem Chabang
On Qingdao to Laem Chabang the cheapest ocean freight we see is $1,400 for a 20GP, $1,600 for a 40GP and $1,600 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 21 sailings is $1,700; the cheapest is $1,600 and the dearest $2,150. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $550 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 Laem Chabang
Carriers list 21 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 7 to 11 days port to port; 18 of the 21 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ONE, CNC, Wan Hai, ASL, Evergreen, SITC and WHL.
By sea Qingdao to Laem Chabang is 2,511 nautical miles, about 7.5 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 Laem Chabang: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 16 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.
Navo Rates also holds the prices returned to searches on this lane between 28 Oct 2026 and 28 Oct 2026.
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 Laem Chabang?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Laem Chabang is $1,400 per 20GP, $1,600 per 40GP and $1,600 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 Laem Chabang take?
Carriers schedule 7 to 11 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 2,511 nm, about 7.5 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Laem Chabang?
ONE, CNC, Wan Hai, ASL, Evergreen, SITC and WHL 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 Thailand, from China, to Thailand. Distance and transit: Qingdao to Laem Chabang shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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