How long does ocean shipping from Hong Kong to New York take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 31 to 40 days, based on 526 recorded voyages.

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

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

Which carriers serve the Hong Kong to New York route?

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

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Hong Kong to New York — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting one of Asia's busiest port cities directly to the U.S. East Coast, the shipping from Hong Kong to New York route is served by four major carriers — CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, and OOCL — offering U.S. importers reliable access to this long-established trans-Pacific lane. Vessels make the full journey without intermediate stops, with typical transit times running approximately 31 to 40 days from Hong Kong (HKHKG) to New York (USNYC). For importers sourcing goods from southern China and the broader region, this direct service provides a practical, well-supported gateway into one of the largest consumption markets on the U.S. East Coast.

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

31–40 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~3.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

10Active route products (90 days)

4Carriers

11430 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~37,366 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~48,721 over the past 6 weeks (-23%)

Space utilization Space tight · 87% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Hong Kong (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · New York (POD) 2.0 days 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 New York take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 31 to 40 days, based on 526 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Hong Kong to New York?: Roughly 3.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Hong Kong to New York 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.