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.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSL | MSC UNITY VI | 23 | — | 23d | $2,360 | $4,610 | |
| GSL | MSC SHINA V | 33 | — | 23d | $2,360 | $4,610 | |
| GSL | MSC DAISY | 78 | — | 23d | $2,360 | $4,610 | |
| TSLINES | — | 18d | $2,325 | $4,425 | |||
| HMM | EVER SUPERB | 0115S | A1X | 2026-07-09 | 22d | $2,360 | — |
| EMC | EVER SUPERB | 0115S | NEAX | 2026-07-10 | 22d | $2,450 | $4,900 |
| HPL | HMM PARAMOUNT | 0094S | NAX | 2026-07-11 | 20d | $3,961 | $6,457 |
| HMM | HMM PARAMOUNT (HHPU0094S) | N/A | A1X | 2026-07-12 | 20d | $2,360 | — |
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.
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.
Ocean transit from Qingdao to Sydney takes around 25 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include HMM, EMC, HPL, ONE, MSC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 172 live sailings on the Qingdao → Sydney lane, with multiple departures every week.