37 sailings · 4 carriers · transit 29–47 days
40HC $5,812 · 20ft $2,907 · ~41 days · MAERSK
This week there are 37 sailings from Qingdao to Lyttelton across 4 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,339 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 29 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA | ZHU CHENG 01 | 0N824S1NL | NT8CNC/ANZXANL | 2026-10-15 | 39d | $4,489 | $8,964 |
| ONE | VOLANS | 051S | NZJ | 2026-10-15 | 30d | $2,727 | $5,427 |
| CMA | ZHU CHENG 01 | 0N824S1NL | NT8CNC/ANZXANL | 2026-10-16 | 38d | $4,489 | $8,964 |
| CMA | ZHU CHENG 01 | 0N824S1NL | NT8CNC/ANZXANL | 2026-10-17 | 37d | $3,489 | $6,964 |
| CMA | CNC CHEETAH | NCX000S29 | NCXCNC/ANZXANL | 2026-10-18 | 36d | $3,489 | $6,964 |
| CMA | ZHU CHENG 01 | 0N824S1NL | NT8CNC/ANZXANL | 2026-10-18 | 36d | $3,489 | $6,964 |
| ONE | BF GIANT | 014S | NZJ | 2026-10-18 | 34d | $2,727 | $5,427 |
| CMA | CNC CHEETAH | NCX000S29 | NCXCNC/ANZXANL | 2026-10-19 | 35d | $3,489 | $6,964 |
Rates on the Qingdao → Lyttelton 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 Lyttelton is $5,812 for a 40ft HC container and $2,907 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Qingdao to Lyttelton takes around 41 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include CMA, ONE, MAERSK, OOCL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 37 live sailings on the Qingdao → Lyttelton lane, with multiple departures every week.