How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to Baltimore take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 46 to 47 days, based on 168 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Qingdao to Baltimore?

Roughly 1.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Qingdao to Baltimore route?

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

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Qingdao to Baltimore — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting northern China's busiest container gateway directly to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic, the Qingdao–Baltimore corridor is served by five carriers — CMA CGM, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, and Zim — making it a well-supported option for importers who need reliable access to the Port of Baltimore without routing through a larger coastal gateway. Shipping from Qingdao to Baltimore typically takes approximately 46 to 47 days on these direct trans-Pacific sailings, a relatively consistent window that helps supply chain planners set realistic inventory timelines. For U.S. importers distributing goods across the Mid-Atlantic and broader East Coast region, this lane offers a practical direct link to one of the eastern seaboard's major deepwater ports.

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

46–47 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

6Active route products (90 days)

5Carriers

10528 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Steady — avg ~12,620 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~13,542 over the past 6 weeks (-7%)

Space utilization Space open · 78% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-08) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Qingdao (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · Baltimore (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · Evergreen · MSC · OOCL · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to Baltimore take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 46 to 47 days, based on 168 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Qingdao to Baltimore?: Roughly 1.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Qingdao to Baltimore route?: 5 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, 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.