79 sailings · 7 carriers · transit 25–64 days
40HC $7,528 · 20ft $5,980 · ~49 days · MAERSK
This week there are 79 sailings from Qingdao to Norfolk across 7 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $7,528 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 25 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
Best tracked on-time performance: 57% (YML, 7 sailings).
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA | — | 25d | $11,500 | $12,750 | |||
| COSCO | COSCO SHIPPING PEONY | 039E | — | 38d | $8,500 | $9,950 | |
| EMC | SEASPAN HARMONY | 086E | — | 37d | $8,050 | $9,950 | |
| CMA | SEASPAN HARMONY | 0MBMXE1MA | — | 40d | $9,100 | $10,100 | |
| MSC | MSC SAMAR | GJ627W | JADE SERVICE | 2026-07-10 | 36d | $7,412 | $9,274 |
| MSC | MSC SAMAR | GJ627W | JADE SERVICE | 2026-07-10 | 36d | $7,412 | $9,274 |
| CMA | COSCO SHIPPING AZALEA | 0MBMVE1MA | MANB | 2026-07-11 | 36d | $7,696 | $9,046 |
| MSC | MSC SAMAR | GJ627W | JADE SERVICE | 2026-07-11 | 35d | $7,412 | $9,274 |
Rates on the Qingdao → Norfolk 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 Norfolk is $7,528 for a 40ft HC container and $5,980 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Qingdao to Norfolk takes around 49 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include MSC, CMA, ZIM, HPL, MAERSK. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 79 live sailings on the Qingdao → Norfolk lane, with multiple departures every week.