How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Norfolk take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 32 to 39 days, based on 1,242 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 11.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Norfolk route?

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

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Shanghai to Norfolk — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Cargo moving from Shanghai to Norfolk on a direct trans-Pacific service benefits from coverage by a strong lineup of carriers, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, and Hyundai HMM, among others — thirteen carriers in total serve this lane. Shipping from Shanghai to Norfolk typically takes approximately 32 to 39 days, reflecting the longer eastbound routing around to the U.S. East Coast. For U.S. importers, this direct port-to-port connection into the Port of Virginia offers a practical gateway for high-volume cargo destined for the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and broader inland markets without requiring additional overland moves from a West Coast port.

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

32–39 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~11.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

20Active route products (90 days)

13Carriers

10452 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~91,156 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~125,537 over the past 6 weeks (-27%)

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

Port performance Norfolk (POD) 0.7 days avg stay

Carriers on this lane

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Norfolk take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 32 to 39 days, based on 1,242 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Norfolk?: Roughly 11.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Norfolk route?: 13 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.