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

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 48 to 49 days, based on 139 recorded voyages.

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

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

Which carriers serve the Laem Chabang to Norfolk route?

2 carriers currently market this lane, including MSC, Zim.

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Laem Chabang to Norfolk — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shippers researching the Laem Chabang to Norfolk transit time will find a compact but reliable direct trans-Pacific service connecting Thailand's largest container port on the Gulf of Thailand with the Port of Norfolk on the U.S. East Coast. MSC and Zim are the primary carriers operating this lane, with sailings offering an approximate transit of 48 to 49 days port to port. For U.S. importers drawing on Thai manufacturing and supply chains, this direct routing provides a consistent ocean freight option into one of the busiest East Coast gateways, making it a practical consideration for planning inbound cargo from Southeast Asia.

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

48–49 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~2.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

2Active route products (90 days)

2Carriers

11142 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~12,881 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~17,341 over the past 6 weeks (-26%)

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 · Norfolk (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

MSC · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Laem Chabang to Norfolk take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 48 to 49 days, based on 139 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Laem Chabang to Norfolk?: Roughly 2.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Laem Chabang to Norfolk 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.