How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Norfolk take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 34 to 42 days, based on 697 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 6.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Norfolk route?

9 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk and others.

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Ningbo to Norfolk — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shippers researching the Ningbo to Norfolk transit time will find a well-served direct trans-Pacific lane connecting one of China's busiest container ports with the U.S. East Coast's gateway to the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Nine carriers operate on this corridor, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, OOCL, and Wan Hai, giving U.S. importers a solid range of sailing options throughout the year. Vessels make the voyage in approximately 34 to 42 days on a direct port-to-port basis, typically routing via the Panama Canal. For importers whose distribution networks center on Virginia, the Carolinas, or nearby inland markets, this lane offers a practical and established supply chain link from eastern China.

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

34–42 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~6.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

12Active route products (90 days)

9Carriers

10498 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~46,905 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~64,704 over the past 6 weeks (-28%)

Space utilization Not enough data

Port performance Norfolk (POD) 0.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · Hapag-Lloyd · MSC · Maersk · OOCL · Wan Hai · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Norfolk take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 34 to 42 days, based on 697 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to Norfolk?: Roughly 6.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Norfolk route?: 9 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk 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.