How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Baltimore take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 34 to 41 days, based on 308 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to Baltimore?

Roughly 3.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Baltimore route?

5 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, Zim.

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Ningbo to Baltimore — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shippers researching the Ningbo to Baltimore transit time will find a well-served direct trans-Pacific lane connecting one of China's busiest container ports with the major East Coast gateway at the Port of Baltimore. Five carriers operate on this route — CMA CGM, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, and Zim — giving U.S. importers a solid range of sailing options to choose from. Typical door-to-pier ocean transit runs approximately 34 to 41 days, reflecting the longer voyage required to reach an East Coast destination via the trans-Pacific corridor. For importers moving goods inland across the Mid-Atlantic and broader eastern United States, this direct port-to-port service offers a reliable and practical routing option worth building into your supply chain planning.

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

34–41 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~3.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

6Active route products (90 days)

5Carriers

10600 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~20,473 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~33,895 over the past 6 weeks (-40%)

Space utilization Space tight · 93% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Ningbo (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · Baltimore (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · Evergreen · MSC · OOCL · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Baltimore take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 34 to 41 days, based on 308 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to Baltimore?: Roughly 3.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Baltimore route?: 5 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, 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.