Qingdao → Los Angeles freight rate

149 sailings · 10 carriers · transit 16–33 days

40HC $8,140 · 20ft $6,699 · ~26 days · HPL

This week there are 149 sailings from Qingdao to Los Angeles across 10 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $4,460 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 16 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Best tracked on-time performance: 53% (HMM, 15 sailings).

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
YML23d$4,200$6,050
CMAEVER FIT0TBO9E1MA19d$6,750$7,500
EMCEVER FIT1230-026E19d$6,100$7,500
COSCOEVER FIT1230E20d$5,300$6,850
COSCOEVER LOGIC1231E20d$5,300$6,850
EMCEVER LOVELY1232-067E19d$5,600$6,900
COSCOEVER LOVELY1232E20d$5,300$6,850
HPLGERDA MAERSK629E25d$5,000$6,650

About this route

Rates on the Qingdao → Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

The current ocean spot rate from Qingdao to Los Angeles is $8,140 for a 40ft HC container and $6,699 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Qingdao to Los Angeles take?

Ocean transit from Qingdao to Los Angeles takes around 26 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Qingdao to Los Angeles?

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

How often do ships depart from Qingdao to Los Angeles?

We track 149 live sailings on the Qingdao → Los Angeles lane, with multiple departures every week.

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