Qingdao → Dakar freight rate

28 sailings · 4 carriers · transit 50–89 days

40HC $4,697 · 20ft $4,167 · ~54 days · HPL

This week there are 28 sailings from Qingdao to Dakar across 4 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,310 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 50 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
MAERSKMAERSK HERRERA629WFEW32026-07-1455d$4,105$4,410
MAERSKMAERSK HERRERA629WFEW32026-07-1653d$4,105$4,410
HPLMAERSK CHARLESTON629WNE42026-07-1850d$4,948$4,978
HPLMAREN MAERSK630WSE32026-07-1953d$4,946$4,976
CMACMA CGM CORALER3050W19EURAF3/KORA2026-07-1977d$4,364$4,714
MAERSKREN JIAN 15630WEXTRALOADER (FEA)2026-07-2056d$4,095$4,390
MAERSKREN JIAN 15630WEXTRALOADER (FEA)2026-07-2056d$4,095$4,390
CMACMA CGM CORALER3050W19EURAF3/KORA2026-07-2076d$4,314$4,564

About this route

Rates on the Qingdao → Dakar 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to Dakar?

The current ocean spot rate from Qingdao to Dakar is $4,697 for a 40ft HC container and $4,167 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Qingdao to Dakar take?

Ocean transit from Qingdao to Dakar takes around 54 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Qingdao to Dakar?

Carriers currently sailing this route include MAERSK, HPL, CMA, MSC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Qingdao to Dakar?

We track 28 live sailings on the Qingdao → Dakar lane, with multiple departures every week.

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