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

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 39 to 49 days, based on 407 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 8.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Cai Mep to Norfolk route?

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

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Cai Mep to Norfolk — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Situated in southern Vietnam, Cai Mep is one of the region's most capable deep-water ports, and it connects directly to Norfolk — a major East Coast gateway — via a trans-Pacific service operated by five carriers: Evergreen, ONE Line, OOCL, Wan Hai, and Zim. For importers researching shipping from Cai Mep to Norfolk, the typical transit runs approximately 39 to 49 days on this direct port-to-port routing. Norfolk's natural deep harbor makes it well suited to handle the large vessels deployed on long-haul Pacific trades, giving U.S. importers a reliable inland distribution option across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. This lane is a practical consideration for sourcing teams moving goods from Vietnam to the U.S. East Coast without adding overland drayage from a busier northern port.

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

39–49 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~8.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

9Active route products (90 days)

5Carriers

10992 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~78,809 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~97,975 over the past 6 weeks (-20%)

Space utilization Space open · 84% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Cai Mep (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · Norfolk (POD) 1.0 day avg stay

Carriers on this lane

Evergreen · ONE Line · OOCL · Wan Hai · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Cai Mep to Norfolk take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 39 to 49 days, based on 407 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Cai Mep to Norfolk?: Roughly 8.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Cai Mep to Norfolk 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.