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United StatesFreight rates from Qingdao to Los Angeles.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to Los Angeles (USLAX), 15 to 27 days in transit. Prices as of 6 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Qingdao to Los Angeles
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Container shipping cost Qingdao to Los Angeles
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 | $4,651 | $7,480 | 54 sailings, updated 6 Nov 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $6,548 | $9,250 | 54 sailings, updated 6 Nov 2026 |
| 40HC | Navo Rates | $6,548 | $9,250 | 53 sailings, updated 6 Nov 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 54 priced sailings updated 16 Oct 2026 to 6 Nov 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Qingdao to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hapag-LloydGerda Maersk · WC2 | 12 Nov 2026 | 8 Dec 2026 | 26 d | $5,248 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Hapag-LloydGustav Maersk · WC2 | 19 Nov 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | 26 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Hapag-LloydGudrun Maersk · WC2 | 26 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 26 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Hapag-LloydGunhilde Maersk · WC2 | 3 Dec 2026 | 29 Dec 2026 | 26 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
| Hapag-LloydGunde Maersk · WC2 | 10 Dec 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | 26 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
 MaerskGerda Maersk · TP8 | 12 Nov 2026 | 8 Dec 2026 | 25 d | $4,651 | $6,620 | $6,670 |
 Wan Hai | 11 Nov 2026 | 29 Nov 2026 | 18 d | $5,780 | $7,100 | $7,100 |
| Wan Hai | 18 Nov 2026 | 6 Dec 2026 | 18 d | $5,780 | $7,100 | $7,100 |
Shipping lines from Qingdao to Los Angeles
12 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CMA CGM | 16 | 17 d | $7,356 | $8,646 | $8,646 |
 COSCO | 8 | 20 d | $7,106 | $9,275 | $9,275 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 8 | 25 d | $4,841 | $6,548 | $6,548 |
 ONE | 5 | 18 d | $7,062 | $8,297 | $8,297 |
 Evergreen | 4 | 19 d | $7,630 | $9,420 | $9,420 |
 ZIM | 3 | 17 d | $6,800 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
 MSC | 2 | 22 d | $7,582 | $9,369 | $9,369 |
 OOCL | 2 | 21 d | $7,460 | $9,200 | $9,200 |
| Wan Hai | 2 | 18 d | $5,780 | $7,100 | $7,100 |
 Yang Ming | 2 | 23 d | $7,500 | $9,250 | $9,250 |
 HMM | 1 | 15 d | $5,962 | $7,442 | n/a |
| Maersk | 1 | 25 d | $4,651 | $6,620 | $6,670 |
Container shipping cost from Qingdao to Los Angeles
On Qingdao to Los Angeles the cheapest ocean freight we see is $4,651 for a 20GP, $6,548 for a 40GP and $6,548 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 53 sailings is $9,250; the cheapest is $6,548 and the dearest $12,166. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $5,618 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Qingdao to Los Angeles
Carriers list 54 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 15 to 27 days port to port; 52 of the 54 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Evergreen, ZIM, MSC, OOCL, Wan Hai and Yang Ming and 2 more.
By sea Qingdao to Los Angeles is 5,761 nautical miles, about 17.2 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 Los Angeles: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 16 Oct 2026 and 6 Nov 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to Los Angeles is $4,651 per 20GP, $6,548 per 40GP and $6,548 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 Los Angeles take?
Carriers schedule 15 to 27 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 5,761 nm, about 17.2 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to Los Angeles?
CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Evergreen, ZIM, MSC, OOCL, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, HMM and Maersk 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 United States, from China, to United States. Distance and transit: Qingdao to Los Angeles shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.
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