177 sailings · 11 carriers · transit 16–46 days
40HC $4,788 · 20ft $2,394 · ~29 days · MAERSK
This week there are 177 sailings from Qingdao to Melbourne across 11 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,732 with ONE, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 16 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSL | MSC UNITY VI | 23 | — | 26d | $2,360 | $4,610 | |
| GSL | MSC SHINA V | 33 | — | 26d | $2,360 | $4,610 | |
| GSL | MSC DAISY | 78 | — | 26d | $2,360 | $4,610 | |
| TSLINES | — | 22d | $2,325 | $4,550 | |||
| HMM | EVER SUPERB | 0115S | A1X | 2026-07-09 | 27d | $2,360 | — |
| EMC | EVER SUPERB | 0115S | NEAX | 2026-07-10 | 27d | $2,450 | $4,900 |
| HPL | HMM PARAMOUNT | 0094S | NAX | 2026-07-11 | 26d | $3,961 | — |
| OOCL | COSCO SHIPPING AZALEA | 036E | ECX2 | 2026-07-11 | 27d | — | $5,200 |
Rates on the Qingdao → Melbourne lane are live carrier spot prices from public listings. They move week to week with capacity, fuel and demand, so we refresh them daily to help you time your booking. For a firm, all-in price including local charges and surcharges, request a quote and we match your shipment to a vetted forwarder.
The current ocean spot rate from Qingdao to Melbourne is $4,788 for a 40ft HC container and $2,394 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Qingdao to Melbourne takes around 29 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include HMM, EMC, HPL, OOCL, ZIM. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 177 live sailings on the Qingdao → Melbourne lane, with multiple departures every week.