How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Miami take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 37 to 38 days, based on 515 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 4.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Miami route?

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

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Shanghai to Miami — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting China's largest port directly to South Florida, the Shanghai to Miami transit time runs approximately 36 to 38 days on services operated by CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, and Zim. This longer Pacific crossing reflects Miami's position on the U.S. East Coast, reached via the Panama Canal rather than a West Coast gateway. For U.S. importers in Florida and the broader Southeast, direct port-to-port coverage on this lane removes the need for costly inland repositioning from ports farther north. ETDETA works with all six carriers on this route to help shippers plan reliable, well-structured ocean freight programs from Shanghai to Miami.

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

37–38 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~4.2/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

9Active route products (90 days)

6Carriers

9937 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~20,953 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~35,851 over the past 6 weeks (-42%)

Space utilization Space open · 76% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Miami (POD) 1.3 days avg stay Delayed

Carriers on this lane

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Miami take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 37 to 38 days, based on 515 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Miami?: Roughly 4.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Miami route?: 6 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, 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.