How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Tampa take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 36 to 37 days, based on 316 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 3.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Tampa route?

6 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, Zim.

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Ningbo to Tampa — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shippers planning on shipping from Ningbo to Tampa have access to a dedicated direct trans-Pacific service connecting China's busy Port of Ningbo with Florida's Gulf Coast gateway. Six carriers operate this lane — CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, and Zim — giving U.S. importers a solid range of sailings to work with when building supply chain schedules. Transit times run approximately 35 to 37 days on this port-to-port routing, reflecting the longer Gulf Coast reach compared with West Coast options. For importers bringing goods into Florida and the broader Southeast, this direct connection offers a practical way to land cargo without relying on overland moves from distant U.S. ports.

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

36–37 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~3.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

6Active route products (90 days)

6Carriers

9957 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~21,788 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~28,470 over the past 6 weeks (-23%)

Space utilization Not enough data

Port performance Tampa (POD) 1.5 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · MSC · OOCL · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Ningbo to Tampa take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 36 to 37 days, based on 316 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Ningbo to Tampa?: Roughly 3.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Ningbo to Tampa route?: 6 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, Zim.

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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.