How long does ocean shipping from Hai Phong to Charleston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 33 to 42 days, based on 362 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Hai Phong to Charleston?

Roughly 3.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Hai Phong to Charleston route?

8 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk and others.

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Hai Phong to Charleston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shipping from Hai Phong to Charleston on a direct trans-Pacific service gives U.S. importers a reliable gateway into the Southeast, with eight major carriers — CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, OOCL, and Zim — operating on this lane. Cargo moves port-to-port between Vietnam's principal northern trade gateway and the busy South Carolina container terminal in approximately 33 to 42 days. For importers sourcing from northern Vietnam, this direct connection offers a practical routing that avoids the congestion often associated with larger East Coast entry points, making Charleston an increasingly attractive destination for goods headed to mid-Atlantic and southeastern distribution networks.

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

33–42 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~3.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

10Active route products (90 days)

8Carriers

11407 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~21,573 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~42,010 over the past 6 weeks (-49%)

Space utilization Not enough data

Port performance Charleston (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · Hapag-Lloyd · MSC · Maersk · OOCL · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Hai Phong to Charleston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 33 to 42 days, based on 362 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Hai Phong to Charleston?: Roughly 3.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Hai Phong to Charleston route?: 8 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk 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.