How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Los Angeles take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 14 to 17 days, based on 1,162 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to Los Angeles?

Roughly 9.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Ningbo's deep-water port ranks among the busiest in the world, and its direct trans-Pacific connection to Los Angeles is one of the most heavily served lanes in ocean freight. Carriers operating this service include CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai HMM, Maersk, and ONE Line, among a total of twelve active operators, giving U.S. importers a broad choice of sailings and vessel options. For those researching shipping from Ningbo to Los Angeles, the typical port-to-port transit runs approximately 14 to 17 days, making it one of the faster trans-Pacific crossings available from East Asia. This lane is a cornerstone routing for American businesses importing goods ranging from consumer electronics to industrial components, and ETDETA's NVOCC expertise helps importers navigate capacity and booking options across the full carrier mix.

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

14–17 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~9.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

26Active route products (90 days)

12Carriers

5814 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~62,538 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~79,106 over the past 6 weeks (-21%)

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 · Los Angeles (POD) 0.7 days avg stay

Carriers on this lane

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Los Angeles take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 14 to 17 days, based on 1,162 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to Los Angeles?: Roughly 9.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Los Angeles 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.