How long does ocean shipping from Busan to Norfolk take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 28 to 33 days, based on 1,118 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Busan to Norfolk?

Roughly 11.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Busan to Norfolk route?

12 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM and others.

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Busan to Norfolk — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting South Korea's busiest container port directly to the U.S. East Coast, the Busan to Norfolk lane is served by a strong roster of 12 carriers — including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai HMM, MSC, and Maersk — making it one of the more well-covered trans-Pacific options for importers targeting the mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Vessels make the crossing on a direct port-to-port basis, and shippers researching Busan to Norfolk transit times should plan for approximately 29 to 33 days under typical conditions. For U.S. importers, Norfolk's modern deep-water terminal infrastructure and strong inland rail and highway connections make it a practical alternative to the major gateway ports on the East Coast, and the breadth of carrier options on this lane offers meaningful flexibility when scheduling cargo.

Data last updated: 2026-07-09 — refreshed with every new schedule batch.

28–33 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~11.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

18Active route products (90 days)

12Carriers

9991 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~81,012 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~103,846 over the past 6 weeks (-22%)

Space utilization Space tight · 89% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-13) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Busan (POL) 0.0 days avg stay · limited sample · Norfolk (POD) 0.7 days avg stay

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · Hapag-Lloyd · Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · MSC · Maersk · ONE Line · OOCL · Yang Ming · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Busan to Norfolk take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 28 to 33 days, based on 1,118 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Busan to Norfolk?: Roughly 11.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Busan to Norfolk route?: 12 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM and others.

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Figures are indicative estimates with partial coverage, for reference only, not carrier-confirmed. Coverage: East & Southeast Asia → United States, direct port-to-port services. For live FCL/LCL quotes, contact an ETDETA sales specialist.