How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to Norfolk take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 37 to 37 days, based on 246 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 2.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Qingdao to Norfolk route?

4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL.

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Qingdao to Norfolk — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Qingdao's deep-water terminals on China's northern coast provide a strong direct gateway to the U.S. East Coast, and for importers researching shipping from Qingdao to Norfolk, four major carriers — CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, and OOCL — operate this trans-Pacific service. The voyage is a longer-haul routing, running approximately 37 days port to port, reflecting the full Pacific crossing and the onward passage to Virginia's Hampton Roads. Norfolk itself is one of the busiest cargo ports on the East Coast, making it a practical discharge point for importers serving mid-Atlantic and southeastern U.S. distribution networks. ETDETA works within this lane to help importers plan inventory cycles and booking windows around the consistent, predictable sailing patterns these carriers maintain.

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

37–37 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~2.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

4Active route products (90 days)

4Carriers

10426 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~18,943 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~24,366 over the past 6 weeks (-22%)

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 · Norfolk (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · OOCL

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to Norfolk take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 37 to 37 days, based on 246 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Qingdao to Norfolk?: Roughly 2.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Qingdao to Norfolk route?: 4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL.

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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.