32 sailings · 8 carriers · transit 39–64 days
This week there are 32 sailings from Qingdao to Hamburg across 8 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,020 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 39 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
40HC $3,020 · MAERSK · 39–64 days
Best tracked on-time performance: 50% (OOCL, 96 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPL | EMMA MAERSK | 645W | NE4 | 2026-11-09 | 39d | — | $3,235 |
| MAERSK | EMMA MAERSK | 645W | AE5 | 2026-11-09 | 39d | $1,810 | $3,020 |
| MSC | MSC LEANNE | GL644W | LION | 2026-11-09 | 42d | $2,165 | $3,340 |
| MSC | MSC TAYLOR | GL645W | LION | 2026-11-09 | 45d | $2,165 | $3,340 |
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 $3,020 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Qingdao to Hamburg takes around 39–64 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include HPL, MAERSK, MSC, CMA, COSCO. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 32 live sailings on the Qingdao → Hamburg lane, with multiple departures every week.