How long does ocean shipping from Nansha to Charleston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 55 to 55 days, based on 135 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Nansha to Charleston?

Roughly 1.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Nansha to Charleston route?

2 carriers currently market this lane, including Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk.

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Nansha to Charleston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Nansha, one of South China's major deep-water ports, connects directly to Charleston, South Carolina, through a trans-Pacific service operated by Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk. For importers researching shipping from Nansha to Charleston, both carriers offer sailings on this lane with a typical transit of approximately 55 days. Charleston's well-developed terminal infrastructure and rail connections into the U.S. Southeast and Midwest make it a practical destination for cargo moving inland from this lane. U.S. importers sourcing from the Pearl River Delta region often consider this direct port-to-port option when planning supply chain timelines for the southeastern United States.

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

55–55 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

2Active route products (90 days)

2Carriers

11035 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Steady — avg ~13,643 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~13,419 over the past 6 weeks (+2%)

Space utilization Space tight · 90% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-22) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Nansha (POL) 2.0 days avg stay · limited sample · Charleston (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

Hapag-Lloyd · Maersk

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Nansha to Charleston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 55 to 55 days, based on 135 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Nansha to Charleston?: Roughly 1.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Nansha to Charleston route?: 2 carriers currently market this lane, including Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk.

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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.