Asia–Europe

Ocean Freight: Qingdao → Rotterdam

CNTAO → NLRTM

The Qingdao → Rotterdam trade lane connects Qingdao, China with Rotterdam, Netherlands, a sea distance of roughly 5,700 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 18–27 days port to port, depending on the carrier, the rotation and whether the box is transshipped at a hub. Use ShipScanner's live schedule search to find actual sailings, cut-offs and the fastest routing for your cargo.

Origin
Qingdao (CNTAO)
Destination
Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Transit (est.)
18–27 days
Sea distance
~5,700 nm
Trade
Asia–Europe

Carriers operating this corridor

Major ocean carriers with services on the Asia–Europe trade. Compare their schedules and transit times in one search.

Maersk
Maersk
MAEU
MSC
MSC
MSCU
CMA CGM
CMA CGM
CMDU
Hapag-Lloyd
Hapag-Lloyd
HLCU
ONE
ONE
ONEY
COSCO
COSCO
COSU
Evergreen
Evergreen
EGLV
OOCL
OOCL
OOLU

Frequently asked questions

How long does shipping from Qingdao to Rotterdam take? +

Ocean transit from Qingdao to Rotterdam typically takes 18–27 days port to port. Direct services sit at the lower end; routings with a transshipment take longer. Search live schedules for exact dates.

What is the sea distance from Qingdao to Rotterdam? +

The approximate sea distance is 5,700 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

Which carriers ship from Qingdao to Rotterdam? +

Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the Asia–Europe trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.

How can I track a container from Qingdao to Rotterdam? +

Enter your container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival across every major carrier — no per-carrier login needed.