12 sailings · 5 carriers · transit 18–29 days
This week there are 12 sailings from Qingdao to Melbourne across 5 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,810 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 18 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
40HC $4,810 · MAERSK · 18–29 days
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | ALS KRONOS | 645S | AUN | 2026-11-09 | 28d | $2,732 | $5,432 |
| OOCL | OOCL PIRAEUS | 013W | LL1 | 2026-11-13 | 29d | $3,125 | $6,250 |
| MAERSK | Methoni | 646S | DRAGON | 2026-11-14 | 28d | $2,405 | $4,810 |
| CMA | ALS LUNA | 0AKNFS1NL | A3NANL | 2026-11-15 | 18d | $3,414 | $6,814 |
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 $4,810 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Qingdao to Melbourne takes around 18–29 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include ONE, OOCL, MAERSK, CMA, GSL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 12 live sailings on the Qingdao → Melbourne lane, with multiple departures every week.