11 sailings · 4 carriers · transit 37–65 days
40HC $6,950 · 20ft $5,750 · ~46 days · CUL
This week there are 11 sailings from Qingdao to Istanbul across 4 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,550 with ONE, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 37 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMM | — | 45d | $4,750 | $6,850 | |||
| EMC | COSCO SHIPPING NEBULA | 033W | — | 37d | $4,539 | $6,228 | |
| EMC | EVER GOODS | 0761-035W | — | 41d | $4,539 | $6,228 | |
| EMC | EVER ONWARD | 0123-053S | — | 37d | $4,104 | $5,558 | |
| ONE | GSL MELITA | 627W | — | 60d | $4,097 | $6,304 | |
| ONE | HMM HELSINKI | 019W | — | 65d | $4,000 | $6,250 | |
| ONE | HMM STOCKHOLM | 019W | — | 65d | $3,550 | $5,550 | |
| EMC | ITAL UNICA | 0842-192S | — | 37d | $4,539 | $6,228 |
Rates on the Qingdao → Istanbul 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 Istanbul is $6,950 for a 40ft HC container and $5,750 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Qingdao to Istanbul takes around 46 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include HMM, EMC, ONE, CUL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 11 live sailings on the Qingdao → Istanbul lane, with multiple departures every week.