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United KingdomFreight rates from Qingdao to Felixstowe.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Felixstowe (GBFXT), 43 to 47 days in transit. Prices as of 26 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Felixstowe
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 | $2,308 | $3,250 | 11 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $3,566 | $4,501 | 11 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $3,566 | $4,501 | 11 sailings, updated 26 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 11 priced sailings updated 19 Oct 2026 to 26 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Qingdao to Felixstowe 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.
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Cheapest upcoming sailings Qingdao to Felixstowe
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MSCHmm Southampton · CONDOR SERVICE | 13 Nov 2026 | 28 Dec 2026 | 45 d | $2,308 | $3,566 | $3,566 |
 EvergreenEver Acme · CEM | 12 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 44 d | $2,810 | $4,290 | $4,290 |
 CMA CGMEver Acme · FAL6 | 12 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 44 d | $3,250 | $4,475 | $4,475 |
| CMA CGMOocl Piraeus · FAL5 | 12 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 44 d | $3,250 | $4,475 | $4,475 |
 OOCLEver Acme · LL6 | 12 Nov 2026 | 29 Dec 2026 | 47 d | $2,750 | $4,501 | $4,501 |
| OOCLOocl Piraeus · LL1 | 12 Nov 2026 | 29 Dec 2026 | 47 d | $2,750 | $4,501 | $4,501 |
| CMA CGMOocl Felixstowe · FAL5 | 18 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 45 d | $3,900 | $5,275 | $5,275 |
| CMA CGMEver Aria · FAL6 | 19 Nov 2026 | 2 Jan 2027 | 44 d | $3,900 | $5,275 | $5,275 |
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Felixstowe
The lowest container shipping cost from Qingdao to Felixstowe we have on record is $2,308 for a 20GP, $3,566 for a 40GP and $3,566 for a 40HC.
Across 11 priced sailings the 40ft rate runs from $3,566 to $5,275, with a median of $4,501. The spread is the carrier, the vessel and the week: the same box can cost 48% 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 Felixstowe
11 sailings from Qingdao to Felixstowe carry a published price between 12 Nov 2026 and 27 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 43 to 47 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, OOCL, Evergreen and MSC.
By sea Qingdao to Felixstowe is 10,781 nautical miles via Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Strait of Gibraltar, about 32.1 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 Felixstowe: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 19 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Qingdao to Felixstowe 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 Felixstowe?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Felixstowe is $2,308 per 20GP, $3,566 per 40GP and $3,566 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 Felixstowe take?
Carriers schedule 43 to 47 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,781 nm, about 32.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Felixstowe?
CMA CGM, OOCL, Evergreen 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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