Qingdao → Norfolk freight rate

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).

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
CMA25d$11,500$12,750
COSCOCOSCO SHIPPING PEONY039E38d$8,500$9,950
EMCSEASPAN HARMONY086E37d$8,050$9,950
CMASEASPAN HARMONY0MBMXE1MA40d$9,100$10,100
MSCMSC SAMARGJ627WJADE SERVICE2026-07-1036d$7,412$9,274
MSCMSC SAMARGJ627WJADE SERVICE2026-07-1036d$7,412$9,274
CMACOSCO SHIPPING AZALEA0MBMVE1MAMANB2026-07-1136d$7,696$9,046
MSCMSC SAMARGJ627WJADE SERVICE2026-07-1135d$7,412$9,274

About this route

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to Norfolk?

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.

How long does shipping from Qingdao to Norfolk take?

Ocean transit from Qingdao to Norfolk takes around 49 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Qingdao to Norfolk?

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

How often do ships depart from Qingdao to Norfolk?

We track 79 live sailings on the Qingdao → Norfolk lane, with multiple departures every week.

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