2 sailings · 2 carriers · transit 29–35 days
This week there are 2 sailings from Qingdao to Cape Town across 2 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $7,210 with ZIM, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 29 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.
40HC $7,210 · ZIM · 29–35 days
| Carrier | Vessel | Voyage | Service | ETD | Transit | 20ft | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM | CARL SCHULTE | 8W | SA2 | 2026-11-09 | 29d | $4,610 | $7,210 |
| GSL | — | 2026-11-17 | 35d | $6,400 | $7,900 |
Rates on the Qingdao → Cape Town 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 Cape Town is $7,210 for a 40ft HC container, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.
Ocean transit from Qingdao to Cape Town takes around 29–35 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.
Carriers currently sailing this route include ZIM, GSL. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.
We track 2 live sailings on the Qingdao → Cape Town lane, with multiple departures every week.