How long does ocean shipping from Busan to Tampa take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 30 to 33 days, based on 178 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 3.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Busan to Tampa route?

2 carriers currently market this lane, including MSC, Zim.

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Busan to Tampa — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting South Korea's largest and busiest port directly to Florida's Gulf Coast, the Busan-to-Tampa service is operated by MSC and Zim on a trans-Pacific routing that gives U.S. importers a reliable path into the southeastern United States. Shippers researching the Busan to Tampa transit time can plan around an approximate range of 31 to 33 days for this direct port-to-port voyage. For importers moving goods into the Tampa Bay region or distributing further across Florida and the Southeast, this lane offers a practical alternative to routing cargo through larger Atlantic or Gulf gateways.

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

30–33 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~3.2/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

2Active route products (90 days)

2Carriers

9450 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~13,492 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~22,954 over the past 6 weeks (-41%)

Space utilization Ample capacity · 63% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Busan (POL) 0.0 days avg stay · limited sample · Tampa (POD) 2.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

MSC · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Busan to Tampa take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 30 to 33 days, based on 178 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Busan to Tampa?: Roughly 3.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Busan to Tampa route?: 2 carriers currently market this lane, including MSC, Zim.

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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.