How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to New York take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 28 to 37 days, based on 2,055 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to New York?

Roughly 19.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

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

Connecting two of the world's busiest port complexes, this direct trans-Pacific service links Shanghai (CNSHA) with New York (USNYC) through a roster of twelve carriers — including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, and ONE Line, among others. For importers researching Shanghai to New York transit time, sailings typically run approximately 28 to 37 days on a port-to-port basis, reflecting the all-water route around the Cape or through the Suez corridor depending on the service string. This lane is a cornerstone of East Asia–U.S. East Coast trade, offering direct vessel access without the rail costs or dwell times associated with West Coast gateways. U.S. importers moving high-volume containerized cargo — from consumer electronics to apparel — frequently rely on this all-water option for predictable door-to-distribution-center planning.

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

28–37 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~19.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

34Active route products (90 days)

12Carriers

10658 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~148,665 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~219,724 over the past 6 weeks (-32%)

Space utilization Space tight · 89% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-13) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Shanghai (POL) 2.0 days avg stay · limited sample · New York (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to New York take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 28 to 37 days, based on 2,055 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to New York?: Roughly 19.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shanghai to New York 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.