How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to Long Beach take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 16 to 17 days, based on 450 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Qingdao to Long Beach?

Roughly 6.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Qingdao to Long Beach route?

8 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, MSC and others.

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Qingdao to Long Beach — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shipping from Qingdao to Long Beach is one of the more heavily served direct trans-Pacific lanes, with eight carriers operating port-to-port sailings, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, and SM Line among others. Vessels depart from Qingdao — a major northern China gateway — and arrive directly at Long Beach, one of the busiest container ports on the U.S. West Coast, with an approximate transit time of around 16 to 17 days. For U.S. importers sourcing goods from northern China, this lane offers reliable, direct ocean connectivity that supports consistent supply-chain planning without the uncertainty of additional stops.

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

16–17 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~6.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

9Active route products (90 days)

8Carriers

5742 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~44,911 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~59,425 over the past 6 weeks (-24%)

Space utilization Space open · 72% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-13) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Qingdao (POL) 1.0 day avg stay Normal · Long Beach (POD) 0.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · MSC · OOCL · SM Line

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to Long Beach take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 16 to 17 days, based on 450 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Qingdao to Long Beach?: Roughly 6.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Qingdao to Long Beach route?: 8 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, MSC 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.