Qingdao → Durban freight rate

96 sailings · 8 carriers · transit 20–45 days

40HC $4,649 · 20ft $4,399 · ~28 days · CMA

This week there are 96 sailings from Qingdao to Durban across 8 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $3,245 with OOCL, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 20 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
CMA45d$2,950$3,850
CMACMA CGM JULES VERNE0MEODW1MA45d$2,950$3,850
GSLREN JIAN 1062226d$3,000$3,450
GSLSEASPAN KYOTO24526d$3,000$3,450
ZIMNYK FURANO57WSA22026-07-1527d$2,810$3,610
CMATYNDALL04FO5W1MAASAFGR/SHAKA22026-07-1530d$3,899$4,049
CMACMA CGM CHRISTOPHE COLOMB0W10SW1MAWAX1/SHAKA22026-07-1537d$3,899$4,049
ONENYK FURANO1029WSAS2026-07-1527d$3,150$3,850

About this route

Rates on the Qingdao → Durban 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 Durban?

The current ocean spot rate from Qingdao to Durban is $4,649 for a 40ft HC container and $4,399 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Qingdao to Durban take?

Ocean transit from Qingdao to Durban takes around 28 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Qingdao to Durban?

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

How often do ships depart from Qingdao to Durban?

We track 96 live sailings on the Qingdao → Durban lane, with multiple departures every week.

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