50 sailings · 12 carriers · transit 15–26 days
This week there are 50 sailings from Qingdao to Los Angeles across 12 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $6,548 with HPL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 15 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
40HC $6,548 · HPL · 15–26 days
Best tracked on-time performance: 11% (CMA, 183 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPL | GEORG MAERSK | 645E | WC2 | 2026-11-09 | 24d | $5,248 | $6,548 |
| MAERSK | GEORG MAERSK | 645E | TP8 | 2026-11-10 | 24d | $4,647 | $6,665 |
| HMM | SM BUSAN | 2607E | CPX | 2026-11-11 | 17d | $6,047 | — |
| MSC | — | 2026-11-11 | 22d | $7,582 | $9,369 |
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.
The current ocean spot rate from Qingdao to Los Angeles is $6,548 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Qingdao to Los Angeles takes around 15–26 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include HPL, MAERSK, HMM, MSC, WHL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 50 live sailings on the Qingdao → Los Angeles lane, with multiple departures every week.