How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to Oakland take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 25 to 31 days, based on 1,067 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 7.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Qingdao to Oakland route?

12 carriers currently market this lane, including APL, CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai and others.

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Qingdao to Oakland — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Qingdao, one of China's busiest northern cargo gateways, maintains strong direct trans-Pacific connections to Oakland on California's Bay Area coast, served by carriers including APL, CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, and Maersk, among others across 12 scheduled services. For importers researching the Qingdao to Oakland transit time, sailings on this lane typically run approximately 25 to 31 days, making it a reliable planning benchmark for westbound U.S. supply chains. Oakland's position as a major West Coast port makes it a natural entry point for cargo destined for Northern California and inland markets throughout the western United States, and the availability of multiple carriers on this direct port-to-port routing gives importers meaningful flexibility when planning their ocean freight programs.

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

25–31 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~7.2/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

19Active route products (90 days)

12Carriers

5368 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~57,770 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~67,009 over the past 6 weeks (-14%)

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 · Oakland (POD) 2.0 days avg stay Normal

Carriers on this lane

APL · CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · Hapag-Lloyd · Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · Maersk · ONE Line · OOCL · SM Line · Yang Ming

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to Oakland take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 25 to 31 days, based on 1,067 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Qingdao to Oakland?: Roughly 7.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Qingdao to Oakland route?: 12 carriers currently market this lane, including APL, CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai 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.