How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Mobile take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 33 to 36 days, based on 1,210 recorded voyages.

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

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

Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Mobile 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 Mobile — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Served by twelve carriers including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, and Maersk, this direct trans-Pacific service connects Shanghai straight to Mobile, Alabama without any intermediate stops. For importers researching Shanghai to Mobile transit time, vessels typically complete the voyage in approximately 33 to 36 days, reflecting the Gulf Coast routing across the Pacific. Mobile's position as a major Gulf port makes it a practical destination for U.S. importers in the Southeast and Midwest who want to move cargo from China's busiest export hub directly to a less congested alternative to traditional West Coast gateways.

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

33–36 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~11.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

17Active route products (90 days)

12Carriers

10049 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~49,342 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~84,139 over the past 6 weeks (-41%)

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 · Mobile (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 Mobile take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 33 to 36 days, based on 1,210 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Mobile?: Roughly 11.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Mobile 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.