How long does ocean shipping from Nansha to Norfolk take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 49 to 49 days, based on 128 recorded voyages.

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

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

Which carriers serve the Nansha to Norfolk route?

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

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Nansha to Norfolk — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting southern China's Pearl River Delta directly to the U.S. East Coast, the shipping from Nansha to Norfolk route is served by two of the world's leading ocean carriers — Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk — on a direct trans-Pacific service. With a typical transit of approximately 49 days, this lane gives U.S. importers a reliable, consistent schedule for moving containerized cargo from the Guangdong region to the Port of Norfolk, one of the busiest deep-water gateways on the Atlantic Seaboard. For buyers sourcing from southern China who require East Coast delivery without additional inland moves from a West Coast port, this direct port-to-port option is a practical planning benchmark.

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

49–49 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

2Active route products (90 days)

2Carriers

11244 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Steady — avg ~13,427 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~13,419 over the past 6 weeks (+0%)

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 · Norfolk (POD) 2.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

Hapag-Lloyd · Maersk

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Nansha to Norfolk take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 49 to 49 days, based on 128 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Nansha to Norfolk?: Roughly 1.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Nansha to Norfolk 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.