160 sailings · 9 carriers · transit 34–64 days
40HC $4,650 · 20ft $2,785 · ~47 days · MAERSK
This week there are 160 sailings from Qingdao to Hamburg across 9 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,600 with HMM, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 34 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
Best tracked on-time performance: 0% (COSCO, 8 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC | COSCO SHIPPING VIRGO | 036W | — | 50d | $3,400 | $5,700 | |
| EMC | COSCO SHIPPING GALAXY | 030W | — | 38d | $3,200 | $5,300 | |
| EMC | COSCO SHIPPING CAPRICORN | 041W | — | 38d | $3,400 | $5,700 | |
| HMM | — | 52d | $3,000 | $4,600 | |||
| HMM | MSC AUDREY | 0105W | — | 55d | $3,200 | $5,300 | |
| ONE | HMM STOCKHOLM | 019W | — | 52d | $3,050 | $4,750 | |
| ONE | HMM HELSINKI | 019W | — | 52d | $3,250 | $5,150 | |
| ONE | HMM HAMBURG | 019W | — | 52d | $3,100 | $4,950 |
Rates on the Qingdao → Hamburg 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 Hamburg is $4,650 for a 40ft HC container and $2,785 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Qingdao to Hamburg takes around 47 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, MAERSK, COSCO, EMC, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 160 live sailings on the Qingdao → Hamburg lane, with multiple departures every week.