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# Port of Qingdao (CNTAO)

China's third-busiest container port and northern China's primary export gateway. Qingdao (CNTAO) is a container port in China. This page brings together the carriers calling there, the main trade lanes it connects and live arrival and departure schedules — a single starting point for planning or tracking ocean freight through Qingdao.

## Key facts
- **UN/LOCODE:** CNTAO
- **Country:** China
- **Region:** East Asia
- **Coordinates:** 36.07, 120.38

## Trade lanes from Qingdao
- [Qingdao → Los Angeles](https://shipscanner.co/freight/qingdao-cntao-to-los-angeles-uslax) — 21–31 days · Transpacific
- [Qingdao → Rotterdam](https://shipscanner.co/freight/qingdao-cntao-to-rotterdam-nlrtm) — 18–27 days · Asia–Europe
- [Qingdao → Long Beach](https://shipscanner.co/freight/qingdao-cntao-to-long-beach-uslgb) — 21–31 days · Transpacific
- [Qingdao → Hamburg](https://shipscanner.co/freight/qingdao-cntao-to-hamburg-deham) — 17–26 days · Asia–Europe
- [Qingdao → Le Havre](https://shipscanner.co/freight/qingdao-cntao-to-le-havre-frleh) — 19–29 days · Asia–Europe
- [Qingdao → Houston](https://shipscanner.co/freight/qingdao-cntao-to-houston-ushou) — 24–36 days · Transpacific
- [Qingdao → Algeciras](https://shipscanner.co/freight/qingdao-cntao-to-algeciras-esalg) — 21–31 days · East Asia → Mediterranean
- [Qingdao → Ambarli](https://shipscanner.co/freight/qingdao-cntao-to-ambarli-tramb) — 16–24 days · East Asia → Mediterranean
- [Qingdao → Antwerp-Bruges](https://shipscanner.co/freight/qingdao-cntao-to-antwerp-bruges-beanr) — 18–27 days · East Asia → North Europe

## Live schedules
- [Arrivals & departures at Qingdao](https://shipscanner.co/schedules/port/CNTAO)

## Frequently asked questions
### What is the UN/LOCODE for Qingdao?

The UN/LOCODE for Qingdao is CNTAO — the five-character UN code that identifies the port in China (East Asia) on bills of lading, booking confirmations and customs and EDI documentation. Quote it when searching sailing schedules or filing paperwork for Qingdao.

### Which trade lanes connect to Qingdao?

Qingdao connects to major ports including Los Angeles, Rotterdam, Long Beach. See the trade-lane links on this page for transit times and live schedules.

### How do I see live schedules for Qingdao?

Use the live schedules link on this page to see current arrivals and departures at Qingdao (CNTAO) across every major carrier.

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Source: ShipScanner — https://shipscanner.co/ports/qingdao-cntao