How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to New York take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 30 to 38 days, based on 1,299 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to New York?

Roughly 13.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Ningbo to New York 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 New York — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting China's busiest container port on the East China Sea with the largest gateway on the U.S. East Coast, direct sailings from Ningbo to New York are served by a broad roster of twelve carriers — including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, and ONE Line — giving importers a strong range of schedule options throughout the year. For those researching Ningbo to New York transit time, vessels on this all-water route typically complete the voyage in approximately 30 to 38 days, rounding the Cape of Good Hope or passing through the Panama Canal depending on the service. This lane is a cornerstone option for U.S. importers seeking reliable direct access to East Coast distribution networks without repositioning cargo after arrival.

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

30–38 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~13.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

23Active route products (90 days)

12Carriers

10704 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~83,789 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~146,920 over the past 6 weeks (-43%)

Space utilization Space tight · 85% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06)

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

Carriers on this lane

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to New York take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 30 to 38 days, based on 1,299 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to New York?: Roughly 13.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Ningbo to New York 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.