How long does ocean shipping from Laem Chabang to Charleston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 47 to 52 days, based on 388 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Laem Chabang to Charleston?

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

Which carriers serve the Laem Chabang to Charleston route?

6 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE Line, OOCL, Yang Ming.

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Laem Chabang to Charleston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shipping from Laem Chabang to Charleston on a direct trans-Pacific service, U.S. importers can count on roughly 47 to 52 days of ocean transit, with six carriers operating on this lane: CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE Line, OOCL, and Yang Ming. Laem Chabang is Thailand's largest and busiest container port, while Charleston has grown into one of the most capable deep-water gateways on the U.S. East Coast. For companies sourcing goods from Thailand, this direct connection offers a reliable path into the southeastern United States without the complexity of overland repositioning from a West Coast port. As an NVOCC active in trans-Pacific trade, ETDETA works across all six carriers to help importers plan around this lane's schedules and capacity.

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

47–52 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~2.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

7Active route products (90 days)

6Carriers

11427 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~28,996 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~41,788 over the past 6 weeks (-31%)

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

Port performance Laem Chabang (POL) 2.0 days avg stay · limited sample · Charleston (POD) 3.3 days avg stay Delayed

Carriers on this lane

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Laem Chabang to Charleston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 47 to 52 days, based on 388 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Laem Chabang to Charleston?: Roughly 2.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Laem Chabang to Charleston route?: 6 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE Line, OOCL, Yang Ming.

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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.