How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Boston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 38 to 38 days, based on 202 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 1.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Boston route?

3 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, Evergreen, OOCL.

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Ningbo to Boston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting China's busiest export gateway directly to New England's primary container port, the Ningbo to Boston shipping route is served by three major carriers — CMA CGM, Evergreen, and OOCL — operating direct trans-Pacific sailings without any intermediate stops. Transit times run approximately 38 days, giving U.S. importers a reliable planning benchmark for inventory and supply chain scheduling. For buyers sourcing goods from eastern China who need cargo delivered to the northeastern United States, this lane offers a straightforward, port-to-port option that avoids the added cost and complexity of inland moves from larger East Coast gateways.

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

38–38 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

4Active route products (90 days)

3Carriers

10830 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~12,519 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~21,763 over the past 6 weeks (-42%)

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

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · Evergreen · OOCL

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Boston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 38 to 38 days, based on 202 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to Boston?: Roughly 1.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Boston route?: 3 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, Evergreen, OOCL.

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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.