Shanghai to Dutch Harbor — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time
Shipping from Shanghai to Dutch Harbor is served by two carriers — CMA CGM and Matson — operating direct trans-Pacific sailings that connect one of China's busiest container ports with this strategically located Alaskan gateway. Transit times run approximately 27 to 32 days, reflecting the northerly Pacific routing to Alaska's Aleutian Islands. For U.S. importers moving cargo into Alaska, this direct service offers a reliable reference point for planning supply chains that require access to Dutch Harbor's unique regional distribution position.
Data last updated: 2026-07-09 — refreshed with every new schedule batch.
27–32 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)
~1.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks
2Active route products (90 days)
2Carriers
3463 nmSea-route distance
Supply & Demand snapshot
Deployed capacity
Steady
— avg ~7,928 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~8,636 over the past 6 weeks (-8%)
Space utilization
Space open
· 73% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-29) · limited sample — indicative only
Port performance
Shanghai (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample
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Dutch Harbor (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample
Carriers on this lane
CMA-CGM · Matson
Frequently asked questions
- How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Dutch Harbor take?
- Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 27 to 32 days, based on 80 recorded voyages.
- How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Dutch Harbor?
- Roughly 1.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
- Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Dutch Harbor route?
- 2 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, Matson.
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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.