How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Oakland take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 22 to 25 days, based on 1,442 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 13.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Oakland route?

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

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Shanghai to Oakland — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shipping from Shanghai to Oakland is one of the more active direct trans-Pacific lanes, served by a broad pool of 13 carriers that includes major names such as APL, CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, and Maersk. Vessels depart from Shanghai — one of the world's busiest container ports — and make the Pacific crossing with a typical transit of approximately 22 to 26 days before arriving at the Port of Oakland, the primary West Coast gateway serving Northern California and much of the broader western United States. For U.S. importers, this direct port-to-port service offers reliable, well-scheduled capacity with strong carrier competition, making it a practical choice for a wide range of cargo moving from China's manufacturing heartland to American distribution networks.

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

22–25 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~13.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

25Active route products (90 days)

13Carriers

5394 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~87,618 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~109,431 over the past 6 weeks (-20%)

Space utilization Space open · 81% 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 · Oakland (POD) 2.0 days avg stay Normal

Carriers on this lane

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Oakland take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 22 to 25 days, based on 1,442 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Oakland?: Roughly 13.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Oakland route?: 13 carriers currently market this lane, including APL, CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai 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.