How long does ocean shipping from Cai Mep to Charleston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 42 to 48 days, based on 446 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Cai Mep to Charleston?

Roughly 7.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Cai Mep to Charleston route?

5 carriers currently market this lane, including Evergreen, ONE Line, OOCL, Wan Hai, Zim.

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Cai Mep to Charleston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Cai Mep, Vietnam's deep-water gateway on the Thi Vai River, connects directly to Charleston, South Carolina via trans-Pacific services operated by Evergreen, ONE Line, OOCL, Wan Hai, and Zim. For importers researching shipping from Cai Mep to Charleston, the typical transit runs approximately 42 to 48 days on these direct port-to-port sailings. Charleston's position as one of the U.S. East Coast's busiest container terminals makes it a practical destination for Southeast Asian goods moving into mid-Atlantic and southeastern distribution networks. U.S. importers can use this lane as a reliable planning benchmark for sourcing from Vietnam without routing cargo through any intermediate port.

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

42–48 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~7.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

10Active route products (90 days)

5Carriers

11277 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~73,404 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~106,702 over the past 6 weeks (-31%)

Space utilization Space tight · 87% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-22) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Cai Mep (POL) 1.5 days avg stay · limited sample · Charleston (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

Evergreen · ONE Line · OOCL · Wan Hai · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Cai Mep to Charleston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 42 to 48 days, based on 446 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Cai Mep to Charleston?: Roughly 7.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Cai Mep to Charleston route?: 5 carriers currently market this lane, including Evergreen, ONE Line, OOCL, Wan Hai, 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.