How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Baltimore take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 37 to 43 days, based on 299 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Baltimore?

Roughly 4.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Baltimore route?

5 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, Zim.

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Shanghai to Baltimore — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting China's busiest container port directly to the Mid-Atlantic, the Shanghai to Baltimore lane is served by five carriers — CMA-CGM, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, and Zim — offering U.S. importers reliable access to the East Coast without the need to route cargo through major gateway ports on the West Coast. Shipping from Shanghai to Baltimore typically takes approximately 37 to 43 days on a direct trans-Pacific basis, reflecting the longer voyage around to the Atlantic seaboard. For importers supplying distribution networks across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, Baltimore's strategic inland position makes this lane a practical alternative to West Coast routing, placing goods closer to major population and logistics centers from the moment they clear port.

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

37–43 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~4.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

6Active route products (90 days)

5Carriers

10554 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~23,750 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~39,928 over the past 6 weeks (-41%)

Space utilization Not enough data

Port performance Baltimore (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · Evergreen · MSC · OOCL · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Baltimore take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 37 to 43 days, based on 299 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Baltimore?: Roughly 4.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Baltimore route?: 5 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, Zim.

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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.