How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Long Beach take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 13 to 15 days, based on 863 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Long Beach?

Roughly 8.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Long Beach route?

9 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, MSC and others.

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Shanghai to Long Beach — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shipping from Shanghai to Long Beach on a direct trans-Pacific service, U.S. importers can choose from nine carriers operating this high-volume lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, and Matson, among others. With a typical transit of approximately 13 to 15 days, this is one of the fastest direct connections across the Pacific, reflecting the strong commercial ties between China's busiest container port and one of America's largest gateways on the West Coast. For importers planning inventory cycles or time-sensitive replenishment, the Shanghai to Long Beach transit time and broad carrier selection make this lane a reliable backbone of U.S.-China supply chains.

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

13–15 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~8.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

16Active route products (90 days)

9Carriers

5768 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~52,251 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~80,855 over the past 6 weeks (-35%)

Space utilization Space open · 78% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Shanghai (POL) 3.2 days avg stay Normal · Long Beach (POD) 0.7 days avg stay

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · MSC · Matson · OOCL · SM Line

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Long Beach take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 13 to 15 days, based on 863 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Long Beach?: Roughly 8.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Long Beach route?: 9 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, MSC 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.