Qingdao → Sydney freight rate

172 sailings · 11 carriers · transit 17–42 days

40HC $4,788 · 20ft $2,394 · ~25 days · MAERSK

This week there are 172 sailings from Qingdao to Sydney across 11 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,732 with ONE, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 17 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
GSLMSC UNITY VI2323d$2,360$4,610
GSLMSC SHINA V3323d$2,360$4,610
GSLMSC DAISY7823d$2,360$4,610
TSLINES18d$2,325$4,425
HMMEVER SUPERB0115SA1X2026-07-0922d$2,360
EMCEVER SUPERB0115SNEAX2026-07-1022d$2,450$4,900
HPLHMM PARAMOUNT0094SNAX2026-07-1120d$3,961$6,457
HMMHMM PARAMOUNT (HHPU0094S)N/AA1X2026-07-1220d$2,360

About this route

Rates on the Qingdao → Sydney 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to Sydney?

The current ocean spot rate from Qingdao to Sydney 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.

How long does shipping from Qingdao to Sydney take?

Ocean transit from Qingdao to Sydney takes around 25 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Qingdao to Sydney?

Carriers currently sailing this route include HMM, EMC, HPL, ONE, MSC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Qingdao to Sydney?

We track 172 live sailings on the Qingdao → Sydney lane, with multiple departures every week.

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