How long does ocean shipping from Hong Kong to Charleston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 39 to 40 days, based on 307 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Hong Kong to Charleston?

Roughly 1.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Hong Kong to Charleston route?

4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL.

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Hong Kong to Charleston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shippers researching Hong Kong to Charleston transit time will find a compact, direct trans-Pacific service connecting HKHKG with the Port of Charleston, one of the busiest terminals on the U.S. Southeast Atlantic seaboard. Four established carriers — CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, and OOCL — operate on this lane, offering U.S. importers a dependable set of sailing options to draw from when building their supply-chain calendars. Vessel voyages on this routing run approximately 39 to 40 days port-to-port, reflecting the full trans-Pacific crossing without intermediate stops. For importers moving cargo into the Southeast or along the Eastern Seaboard, Charleston's strong inland connectivity and deep-water infrastructure make this direct lane a practical and well-supported choice.

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

39–40 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

8Active route products (90 days)

4Carriers

11015 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~14,415 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~33,907 over the past 6 weeks (-57%)

Space utilization Space open · 81% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-29) · limited sample — indicative only

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

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · OOCL

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Hong Kong to Charleston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 39 to 40 days, based on 307 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Hong Kong to Charleston?: Roughly 1.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Hong Kong to Charleston route?: 4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL.

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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.