How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Seattle take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 16 to 18 days, based on 684 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 6.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Seattle route?

8 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, SM Line and others.

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Shanghai to Seattle — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Freight moving from Shanghai to Seattle benefits from one of the busiest direct trans-Pacific corridors in the world, served by eight carriers including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, SM Line, Sinokor, and Zim. Vessels on this lane make the Pacific crossing in approximately 16 to 17 days, giving U.S. importers a relatively tight and predictable planning window. Seattle's position as a major Pacific Northwest gateway means cargo arrives well-positioned for onward distribution across the western and central United States, making this route a practical choice for importers focused on speed and frequency out of China's largest container port.

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

16–18 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~6.2/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

11Active route products (90 days)

8Carriers

5142 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~30,367 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~47,099 over the past 6 weeks (-36%)

Space utilization Space open · 84% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-13) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Shanghai (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · Seattle (POD) 0.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · MSC · OOCL · SM Line · Sinokor · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Seattle take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 16 to 18 days, based on 684 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Seattle?: Roughly 6.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Seattle route?: 8 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, SM Line 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.