Laem Chabang to Baltimore — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time
Connecting Thailand directly to the U.S. East Coast, the Laem Chabang to Baltimore lane is served by MSC and Zim on a trans-Pacific port-to-port basis, with typical transit times running approximately 46 to 47 days. For importers researching shipping from Laem Chabang to Baltimore, this service offers a reliable path from one of Southeast Asia's busiest container ports straight into the Port of Baltimore, a major Mid-Atlantic gateway well positioned to serve the broader eastern United States. With just two carriers operating this lane, U.S. buyers sourcing goods from Thailand should plan bookings well in advance to secure capacity on available sailings.
Data last updated: 2026-07-09 — refreshed with every new schedule batch.
46–47 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)
~3.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks
2Active route products (90 days)
2Carriers
11243 nmSea-route distance
Supply & Demand snapshot
Deployed capacity
Shrinking
— avg ~12,881 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~18,752 over the past 6 weeks (-31%)
Space utilization
Near full
· 95% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-22) · limited sample — indicative only
Port performance
Laem Chabang (POL) 2.0 days avg stay · limited sample
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Baltimore (POD) 3.0 days avg stay · limited sample
Carriers on this lane
MSC · Zim
Frequently asked questions
- How long does ocean shipping from Laem Chabang to Baltimore take?
- Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 46 to 47 days, based on 148 recorded voyages.
- How many sailings per week are there from Laem Chabang to Baltimore?
- Roughly 3.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
- Which carriers serve the Laem Chabang to Baltimore route?
- 2 carriers currently market this lane, including MSC, Zim.
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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.