How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to Charleston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 35 to 35 days, based on 122 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 2.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Qingdao to Charleston route?

5 carriers currently market this lane, including Evergreen, MSC, ONE Line, Yang Ming, Zim.

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Qingdao to Charleston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Qingdao's position as one of China's busiest container ports makes it a natural origin for U.S. East Coast cargo, and the direct service to Charleston is well supported by five carriers — Evergreen, MSC, ONE Line, Yang Ming, and Zim. Importers researching the Qingdao to Charleston transit time should plan for approximately 35 days on this trans-Pacific routing, which runs entirely port-to-port without any intermediate stops. Charleston's modern terminal infrastructure and growing capacity have made it an increasingly attractive gateway for Midwest and Southeast U.S. distribution, and ETDETA's NVOCC expertise on this lane helps importers secure reliable space planning across all five operating carriers.

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

35–35 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~2.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

5Active route products (90 days)

5Carriers

10217 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~18,170 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~25,473 over the past 6 weeks (-29%)

Space utilization Near full · 102% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-22) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Qingdao (POL) 2.0 days avg stay · limited sample · Charleston (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

Evergreen · MSC · ONE Line · Yang Ming · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to Charleston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 35 to 35 days, based on 122 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Qingdao to Charleston?: Roughly 2.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Qingdao to Charleston route?: 5 carriers currently market this lane, including Evergreen, MSC, ONE Line, Yang Ming, 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.