How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Houston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 30 to 32 days, based on 1,099 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 10.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Houston route?

12 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM and others.

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Ningbo to Houston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Importers sourcing goods from eastern China will find that shipping from Ningbo to Houston is well served by a robust roster of direct trans-Pacific carriers, including CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, and Hyundai HMM, among others — twelve carriers in total operating this lane. Vessels depart Ningbo, one of China's busiest and most modern port facilities, and sail directly to the Port of Houston on the U.S. Gulf Coast, with typical transit times running approximately 30 to 32 days. For U.S. importers who rely on Gulf Coast distribution networks or inland points across the South and Midwest, this direct service offers a dependable ocean freight option without the need to route cargo through a West Coast gateway.

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

30–32 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~10.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

17Active route products (90 days)

12Carriers

10232 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~50,870 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~78,796 over the past 6 weeks (-35%)

Space utilization Space open · 78% 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 · Houston (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · Hapag-Lloyd · Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · MSC · Maersk · ONE Line · OOCL · Yang Ming · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Houston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 30 to 32 days, based on 1,099 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to Houston?: Roughly 10.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Houston route?: 12 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM and others.

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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.