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Freight rates from Qingdao to New York.

FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Qingdao (CNTAO) to New York (USNYC), 29 to 56 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.

20GP from$6,780lowest seen, USD
40GP from$8,475lowest seen, USD
40HC from$8,525lowest seen, USD
Transit29-56 dscheduled, port to port

Container shipping cost Qingdao to New York

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.

ContainerSourceFromMedianBasis
20GPNavo Rates$6,780$10,13069 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026
40GPNavo Rates$8,475$11,97469 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026
40HCNavo Rates$8,525$12,30570 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026

Source: Navo Rates, 70 priced sailings updated 2 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.

Freight rates from Qingdao to New York 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

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 New York

Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.

CarrierDepartsArrivesTransit20GP40GP40HC
MaerskGerda Maersk · TP812 Nov 202620 Dec 202638 d · via$6,780$8,475$8,525
CMA CGMCosco Shipping Camellia · MANB16 Nov 202618 Dec 202632 d$10,370$9,874$9,874
Hapag-LloydMaersk El Palomar · SE411 Nov 202613 Dec 202633 d · via$8,756$11,694$11,694
Hapag-LloydGerda Maersk · WC212 Nov 202620 Dec 202639 d · via$8,703$11,694$11,694
Hapag-LloydSeaspan Zambezi · TPM12 Nov 202613 Dec 202631 d · via$8,756$11,694$11,694
Hapag-LloydSeaspan Thames · TPM13 Nov 202620 Dec 202638 d · vian/an/a$11,694
Hapag-LloydSeaspan Zambezi · TPM16 Nov 202620 Dec 202635 d · via$8,756$11,694$11,694
Hapag-LloydAne Maersk · SE418 Nov 202627 Dec 202640 d · via$8,756$11,694$11,694

Shipping lines from Qingdao to New York

9 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.

CarrierSailingsFastest20GP40GP40HC
CMA CGM2431 d$9,990$9,874$9,874
Hapag-Lloyd1631 d$8,703$11,694$11,694
ZIM1429 d$9,684$11,930$12,305
Evergreen633 d$10,205$12,650$12,650
COSCO443 d$11,476$12,813$12,813
MSC233 d$9,731$12,166$12,166
OOCL235 d$10,452$12,867$12,867
Maersk138 d$6,780$8,475$8,525
ONE135 d$10,305$11,750$11,750

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Route, distance and time

10,690 nm via Panama Canal, 31.8 days at sea. Route map, Red Sea alternative and ECA waters.

Container shipping cost from Qingdao to New York

The lowest container shipping cost from Qingdao to New York we have on record is $6,780 for a 20GP, $8,475 for a 40GP and $8,525 for a 40HC.

The median 40ft price over 70 sailings is $12,305; the cheapest is $8,525 and the dearest $12,967. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $4,442 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 New York

70 sailings from Qingdao to New York carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 10 Dec 2026.

Scheduled transit is 29 to 56 days port to port; 31 of the 70 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.

Carriers on the lane: CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Evergreen, COSCO, MSC, OOCL, Maersk and ONE.

By sea Qingdao to New York is 10,690 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 31.8 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 New York: where the numbers come from

Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 2 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.

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 New York?

The lowest price we hold for Qingdao to New York is $6,780 per 20GP, $8,475 per 40GP and $8,525 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 New York take?

Carriers schedule 29 to 56 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,690 nm, about 31.8 days at 14 knots without port calls.

Which shipping lines sail from Qingdao to New York?

CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Evergreen, COSCO, MSC, OOCL, Maersk and ONE 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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