How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to New York take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 33 to 39 days, based on 609 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Qingdao to New York?

Roughly 4.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Qingdao to New York route?

9 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hyundai, MSC, ONE Line and others.

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Qingdao to New York — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting China's major northern port directly to the U.S. East Coast, the Qingdao to New York lane is served by nine carriers — including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, and several other established names — making it one of the better-covered options for importers sourcing from the Shandong region and surrounding areas. Vessels complete the voyage in approximately 33 to 39 days, a planning benchmark worth keeping in mind when building lead times for seasonal or replenishment inventory. For U.S. buyers researching Qingdao to New York transit time, this all-water route offers a reliable, direct port-to-port alternative to West Coast gateways, particularly for cargo destined for the northeastern United States.

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

33–39 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~4.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

15Active route products (90 days)

9Carriers

10632 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~37,833 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~54,800 over the past 6 weeks (-31%)

Space utilization Space tight · 91% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-22) · limited sample — indicative only

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

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · Hyundai · MSC · ONE Line · OOCL · Yang Ming · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to New York take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 33 to 39 days, based on 609 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Qingdao to New York?: Roughly 4.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Qingdao to New York route?: 9 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hyundai, MSC, ONE Line 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.