How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Portland take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 18 to 19 days, based on 157 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 1.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Portland route?

3 carriers currently market this lane, including Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, SM Line.

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Ningbo to Portland — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shipping from Ningbo to Portland is served by a compact set of carriers — Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, and SM Line — operating direct trans-Pacific sailings between these two ports with an approximate transit of about 18 to 19 days. Ningbo ranks among China's busiest export gateways, while Portland offers U.S. importers a less congested Pacific Northwest alternative to larger West Coast terminals. For buyers sourcing goods from the Zhejiang region and beyond, this direct lane provides a reliable planning benchmark when mapping ocean freight lead times into Pacific Northwest distribution networks.

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

18–19 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

3Active route products (90 days)

3Carriers

5211 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Growing — avg ~13,310 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~11,092 over the past 6 weeks (+20%)

Space utilization Space open · 66% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-29) · limited sample — indicative only

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

Carriers on this lane

Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · SM Line

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Portland take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 18 to 19 days, based on 157 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to Portland?: Roughly 1.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Portland route?: 3 carriers currently market this lane, including Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, SM Line.

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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.