How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Oakland take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 21 to 25 days, based on 947 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 6.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Oakland route?

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

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Ningbo to Oakland — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Carriers including CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE Line, and OOCL operate direct trans-Pacific sailings on this lane, giving U.S. importers a solid lineup of options for shipping from Ningbo to Oakland. With approximately ten carriers serving the route, shippers benefit from meaningful schedule frequency across the week. Transit times typically run about 21 to 25 days on this port-to-port service, making it a reliable planning benchmark for West Coast supply chains. For importers moving goods into Northern California and the broader inland distribution network, this lane represents a well-supported gateway from one of China's busiest export ports.

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

21–25 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~6.2/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

21Active route products (90 days)

10Carriers

5440 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~49,412 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~57,351 over the past 6 weeks (-14%)

Space utilization Space open · 79% 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 · Oakland (POD) 1.7 days avg stay Normal

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · ONE Line · OOCL · SM Line · Wan Hai · Yang Ming

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Oakland take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 21 to 25 days, based on 947 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to Oakland?: Roughly 6.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Oakland route?: 10 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, ONE Line 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.