Qingdao → Santos freight rate

230 sailings · 10 carriers · transit 32–68 days

40HC $5,215 · 20ft $4,915 · ~42 days · ONE

This week there are 230 sailings from Qingdao to Santos across 10 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,550 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 32 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
HPL33d$6,250$6,550
YMLCOSCO SHIPPING URUGUAY010W36d$5,300$6,100
YMLYM CREDIBILITY148W36d$5,300$6,100
HMMHYUNDAI DYNASTY146WFIL2026-07-0843d$6,510
MSCMSC RAYSHMIQI628ACARIOCA2026-07-0848d$6,500$6,900
MSCMSC RAYSHMIQI628ACARIOCA2026-07-0948d$6,500$6,900
MSCMSC SAMARGJ627WJADE SERVICE2026-07-1053d$6,500$6,900
CMACMA CGM SILVER0BDOOW1MASEAS22026-07-1040d$6,414$6,814

About this route

Rates on the Qingdao → Santos 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 Santos?

The current ocean spot rate from Qingdao to Santos is $5,215 for a 40ft HC container and $4,915 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Qingdao to Santos take?

Ocean transit from Qingdao to Santos takes around 42 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Qingdao to Santos?

Carriers currently sailing this route include HMM, MSC, CMA, COSCO, MAERSK. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Qingdao to Santos?

We track 230 live sailings on the Qingdao → Santos lane, with multiple departures every week.

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