24 sailings · 5 carriers · transit 43–59 days
40HC $5,740 · 20ft $3,725 · ~43 days · MSC
This week there are 24 sailings from Qingdao to Southampton across 5 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,608 with ONE, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 43 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | HMM STOCKHOLM | 019W | — | 56d | $3,050 | $4,750 | |
| ONE | HMM HELSINKI | 019W | — | 56d | $3,250 | $5,150 | |
| ONE | HMM HAMBURG | 019W | — | 56d | $3,100 | $4,950 | |
| EMC | — | 51d | $3,200 | $5,300 | |||
| MSC | MSC GIOIA TAURO | GL628W | LION | 2026-07-21 | 51d | $3,660 | $5,640 |
| MSC | MSC SOFIA | GL629W | LION | 2026-07-24 | 47d | $3,725 | $5,740 |
| MSC | MSC MONICA CRISTINA | GL630W | LION | 2026-07-28 | 44d | $3,725 | $5,740 |
| OOCL | OOCL FELIXSTOWE | 011W | LL1 | 2026-07-29 | 55d | $3,150 | $5,203 |
Rates on the Qingdao → Southampton 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 Southampton is $5,740 for a 40ft HC container and $3,725 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Qingdao to Southampton takes around 43 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, OOCL, ONE, CMA, EMC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 24 live sailings on the Qingdao → Southampton lane, with multiple departures every week.