40 sailings · 3 carriers · transit 39–77 days
40HC $4,650 · 20ft $2,790 · ~41 days · MAERSK
This week there are 40 sailings from Qingdao to London Gateway Port across 3 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,650 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.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAERSK | Maersk Charleston | 629W | AE5 | 2026-07-20 | 40d | — | $4,968 |
| MSC | MSC GIOIA TAURO | GL628W | LION | 2026-07-21 | 58d | $3,660 | $5,640 |
| MSC | MSC SOFIA | GL629W | LION | 2026-07-23 | 62d | $3,660 | $5,640 |
| MSC | MSC SOFIA | GL629W | LION | 2026-07-24 | 77d | $3,725 | $5,740 |
| MSC | MSC MONICA CRISTINA | GL630W | LION | 2026-07-25 | 76d | $3,660 | $5,640 |
| MSC | MSC MONICA CRISTINA | GL630W | LION | 2026-07-25 | 76d | $3,660 | $5,640 |
| MSC | MSC MONICA CRISTINA | GL630W | LION | 2026-07-28 | 73d | $3,725 | $5,740 |
| CMA | XIN TIAN JIN | 0FDI3W1MA | IEX/NEWMO | 2026-07-28 | 47d | $3,159 | $5,193 |
Rates on the Qingdao → London Gateway Port 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 London Gateway Port is $4,650 for a 40ft HC container and $2,790 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Qingdao to London Gateway Port takes around 41 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, MSC, CMA. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 40 live sailings on the Qingdao → London Gateway Port lane, with multiple departures every week.