Kaohsiung to Seattle — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time
Connecting Taiwan's largest container port directly to the Pacific Northwest, the Kaohsiung to Seattle lane is served by four major carriers — CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, and OOCL — offering U.S. importers reliable access to one of America's busiest West Coast gateways. This direct trans-Pacific service covers the voyage in approximately 19 days, giving supply chain teams a consistent benchmark when planning inventory and lead times. For importers researching Kaohsiung to Seattle transit time, this lane provides a straightforward routing that avoids the congestion often associated with Southern California ports, making it a practical choice for cargo destined for the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Data last updated: 2026-07-09 — refreshed with every new schedule batch.
19–19 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)
~1.2/weekSailings, last 4 weeks
4Active route products (90 days)
4Carriers
5632 nmSea-route distance
Supply & Demand snapshot
Deployed capacity
Shrinking
— avg ~5,857 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~6,987 over the past 6 weeks (-16%)
Space utilization
Space open
· 78% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06) · limited sample — indicative only
Port performance
Kaohsiung (POL) 0.5 days avg stay · limited sample
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Seattle (POD) 0.0 days avg stay · limited sample
Carriers on this lane
CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · OOCL
Frequently asked questions
- How long does ocean shipping from Kaohsiung to Seattle take?
- Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 19 to 19 days, based on 218 recorded voyages.
- How many sailings per week are there from Kaohsiung to Seattle?
- Roughly 1.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
- Which carriers serve the Kaohsiung to Seattle 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.