How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Seattle take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 19 to 21 days, based on 708 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 5.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Seattle route?

8 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, SM Line and others.

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Ningbo to Seattle — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shippers researching the Ningbo to Seattle transit time will find a well-served direct trans-Pacific lane supported by eight carriers, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, SM Line, Sinokor, and Zim. Sailing directly port-to-port between one of China's busiest container terminals and the major Pacific Northwest gateway, vessels typically complete the crossing in approximately 19 to 21 days. For U.S. importers, this lane offers reliable westbound connections into Seattle, making it a practical routing option for cargo destined to the Pacific Northwest and points inland.

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

19–21 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~5.2/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

11Active route products (90 days)

8Carriers

5188 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Steady — avg ~37,081 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~36,931 over the past 6 weeks (+0%)

Space utilization Space tight · 88% 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 · Seattle (POD) 0.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · MSC · OOCL · SM Line · Sinokor · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Seattle take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 19 to 21 days, based on 708 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to Seattle?: Roughly 5.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Seattle route?: 8 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, SM 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.