Busan to Portland — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time
Connecting South Korea's largest port directly to the Pacific Northwest, the Busan-to-Portland corridor is served by three carriers — Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, and SM Line — offering a reliable option for U.S. importers sourcing goods from Northeast Asia. Shipping from Busan to Portland typically takes approximately 16 to 17 days on a direct trans-Pacific sailing, making it one of the more consistent routes into the region. For importers relying on the Port of Portland as their U.S. gateway, this lane provides a straightforward, port-to-port service worth factoring into supply chain planning.
Data last updated: 2026-07-09 — refreshed with every new schedule batch.
16–17 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)
~2.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks
3Active route products (90 days)
3Carriers
4704 nmSea-route distance
Supply & Demand snapshot
Deployed capacity
Steady
— avg ~13,310 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~12,201 over the past 6 weeks (+9%)
Space utilization
Space open
· 66% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-29) · limited sample — indicative only
Port performance
Busan (POL) 0.0 days avg stay · limited sample
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Portland (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample
Carriers on this lane
Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · SM Line
Frequently asked questions
- How long does ocean shipping from Busan to Portland take?
- Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 16 to 17 days, based on 145 recorded voyages.
- How many sailings per week are there from Busan to Portland?
- Roughly 2.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
- Which carriers serve the Busan to Portland route?
- 3 carriers currently market this lane, including Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, SM Line.
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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.