How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Long Beach take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 13 to 15 days, based on 866 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to Long Beach?

Roughly 8.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Long Beach route?

10 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, MSC and others.

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Ningbo to Long Beach — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Ningbo's deep-water port ranks among the world's busiest cargo gateways, and its direct trans-Pacific connection to Long Beach is one of the most frequently sailed lanes in U.S. import logistics. Carriers including CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, Maersk, and Matson operate services on this corridor, giving shippers a broad choice of sailings throughout the year. For importers researching shipping from Ningbo to Long Beach, the typical port-to-port transit runs approximately 13 to 15 days, making it one of the tighter Pacific crossings available from coastal China. That reliable speed and high sailing frequency make this lane a cornerstone option for U.S. buyers sourcing goods across a wide range of product categories.

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

13–15 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~8.2/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

16Active route products (90 days)

10Carriers

5814 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~65,635 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~73,420 over the past 6 weeks (-11%)

Space utilization Space open · 77% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06)

Port performance Ningbo (POL) 1.0 day avg stay Normal · Long Beach (POD) 0.7 days avg stay

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · MSC · Maersk · Matson · OOCL · SM Line

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Long Beach take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 13 to 15 days, based on 866 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to Long Beach?: Roughly 8.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Long Beach route?: 10 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, MSC 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.