How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Tacoma take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 16 to 20 days, based on 521 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 5.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Tacoma route?

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

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Shanghai to Tacoma — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Tacoma is one of the Pacific Northwest's busiest gateways, and the direct lane connecting it to Shanghai draws nine carriers — including Maersk, CMA-CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, OOCL, ONE Line, and Hyundai HMM — reflecting strong demand for this trans-Pacific corridor. For importers researching Shanghai to Tacoma transit time, sailings on this route are typically port-to-port, with no intermediate stops, and cover the distance in approximately 16 to 20 days. This service gives U.S. buyers reliable access to China's largest export hub, making it a practical choice for sourcing finished goods, industrial components, and consumer products destined for distribution across the western United States and beyond.

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

16–20 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~5.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

9Active route products (90 days)

9Carriers

5165 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Steady — avg ~32,536 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~33,435 over the past 6 weeks (-3%)

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 · Tacoma (POD) 0.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · Evergreen · Hapag-Lloyd · Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · Maersk · ONE Line · OOCL · Yang Ming

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Tacoma take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 16 to 20 days, based on 521 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Tacoma?: Roughly 5.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Tacoma route?: 9 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, Maersk 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.