How long does ocean shipping from Kaohsiung to Los Angeles take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 18 to 20 days, based on 421 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Kaohsiung to Los Angeles?

Roughly 2.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Kaohsiung to Los Angeles route?

8 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, ONE Line and others.

Ocean Schedule › All lanes › Kaohsiung → Los Angeles

Kaohsiung to Los Angeles — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Kaohsiung's busy container terminal connects directly to the Port of Los Angeles on a trans-Pacific service operated by eight carriers — CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hyundai, ONE Line, OOCL, and Yang Ming — giving U.S. importers a solid range of sailings to choose from. Shipping from Kaohsiung to Los Angeles typically takes approximately 18 to 20 days on this direct port-to-port routing, making it one of the more consistent lanes for planning inventory cycles. For American buyers sourcing goods from Taiwan, this service provides reliable access to one of the largest gateway ports on the U.S. West Coast, with multiple weekly departure options across the carrier mix.

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

18–20 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~2.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

9Active route products (90 days)

8Carriers

6257 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~22,501 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~28,689 over the past 6 weeks (-22%)

Space utilization Space open · 81% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06)

Port performance Kaohsiung (POL) 4.5 days avg stay · limited sample · Los Angeles (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · ONE Line · OOCL · Yang Ming

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Kaohsiung to Los Angeles take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 18 to 20 days, based on 421 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Kaohsiung to Los Angeles?: Roughly 2.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Kaohsiung to Los Angeles route?: 8 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, ONE Line 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.