How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to Seattle take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 14 to 28 days, based on 401 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 3.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Qingdao to Seattle route?

7 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, Sinokor and others.

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Qingdao to Seattle — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Qingdao's deep-water port on China's Shandong coast is connected to Seattle by a direct trans-Pacific service operated by seven carriers — CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, Sinokor, and Zim — giving U.S. importers a solid range of sailing options to the Pacific Northwest. For those researching Qingdao to Seattle transit time, the journey runs approximately 14 to 28 days depending on the carrier and vessel rotation. Seattle's position as a major West Coast gateway makes it a practical first point of entry for cargo destined for the broader U.S. market, particularly for importers serving the western and central regions.

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

14–28 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~3.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

7Active route products (90 days)

7Carriers

5116 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Growing — avg ~32,152 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~28,305 over the past 6 weeks (+14%) · includes 1 newly deployed vessel

Space utilization Space open · 84% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-13) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Qingdao (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · Seattle (POD) 2.7 days avg stay Delayed

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · MSC · OOCL · Sinokor · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Qingdao to Seattle take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 14 to 28 days, based on 401 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Qingdao to Seattle?: Roughly 3.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Qingdao to Seattle route?: 7 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, Sinokor 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.