How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Houston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 28 to 32 days, based on 1,170 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 11.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Houston route?

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

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Shanghai to Houston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting China's largest container gateway directly to the U.S. Gulf Coast, the Shanghai to Houston shipping lane is served by around 12 carriers, including major lines such as CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, and Maersk. Vessels transit the trans-Pacific route in approximately 28 to 32 days, sailing directly between CNSHA and USHOU without intermediate stops. For U.S. importers moving goods into Texas and the broader Gulf and South-Central regions, this direct service offers a practical alternative to West Coast routings, providing reliable access to one of America's most strategically positioned deep-water ports.

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

28–32 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~11.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

17Active route products (90 days)

12Carriers

10186 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~47,579 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~83,465 over the past 6 weeks (-43%)

Space utilization Space open · 75% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Shanghai (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · Houston (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Houston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 28 to 32 days, based on 1,170 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Houston?: Roughly 11.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Houston route?: 12 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM 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.