How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Tacoma take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 14 to 21 days, based on 684 recorded voyages.

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

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

Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Tacoma route?

10 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, KMTC and others.

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Ningbo to Tacoma — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Ningbo, one of China's busiest container ports, is linked to Tacoma on the U.S. Pacific Northwest coast by a direct trans-Pacific service operated by a strong lineup of carriers including CMA-CGM, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE Line, and others — ten carriers in total. For importers researching the Ningbo to Tacoma transit time, vessels on this lane typically arrive in approximately 15 to 21 days, making it a reliable reference point for supply chain planning. Tacoma's strategic position in the Pacific Northwest gives U.S. importers efficient onward access to inland markets, and this direct port-to-port connection helps businesses sourcing goods from the Yangtze River Delta region keep cargo moving without unnecessary delays.

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

14–21 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~6.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

14Active route products (90 days)

10Carriers

5211 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Steady — avg ~32,163 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~34,693 over the past 6 weeks (-7%)

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 · Tacoma (POD) 0.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · Evergreen · Hapag-Lloyd · Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · KMTC · Maersk · ONE Line · OOCL · Yang Ming

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Tacoma take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 14 to 21 days, based on 684 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to Tacoma?: Roughly 6.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Tacoma route?: 10 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, KMTC 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.