50 sailings · 7 carriers · transit 22–55 days
This week there are 50 sailings from Qingdao to Houston across 7 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $8,520 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 22 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
40HC $8,520 · MAERSK · 22–55 days
Best tracked on-time performance: 25% (MAERSK, 52 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPL | GEORG MAERSK | 645E | WC2 | 2026-11-09 | 36d | $9,367 | $11,794 |
| COSCO | — | 2026-11-09 | 26d | $14,000 | $14,375 | ||
| EMC | — | 2026-11-09 | 23d | $10,631 | $11,832 | ||
| CMA | CMA CGM RIGOLETTO | CPN0G0S19 | CPNW/PEX3 | 2026-11-11 | 37d | $9,866 | $12,246 |
Rates on the Qingdao → Houston 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 Houston is $8,520 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Qingdao to Houston takes around 22–55 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include HPL, COSCO, EMC, CMA, MAERSK. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 50 live sailings on the Qingdao → Houston lane, with multiple departures every week.