How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Tampa take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 35 to 38 days, based on 355 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 3.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Tampa route?

6 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, Zim.

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Shanghai to Tampa — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Reaching the Gulf Coast directly from China, the Shanghai to Tampa transit time runs approximately 35 to 38 days on a direct trans-Pacific service connecting these two active ports. Six carriers operate on this lane — CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, and Zim — giving U.S. importers a reasonable range of sailing options to consider when planning inventory cycles. Tampa's position as a growing Gulf port makes it a practical destination for importers serving Florida and the broader southeastern United States, reducing the need for additional inland moves from larger East Coast gateways.

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

35–38 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~3.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

6Active route products (90 days)

6Carriers

9911 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~19,102 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~24,274 over the past 6 weeks (-21%)

Space utilization Space open · 74% 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 · Tampa (POD) 1.5 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · MSC · OOCL · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shanghai to Tampa take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 35 to 38 days, based on 355 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shanghai to Tampa?: Roughly 3.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shanghai to Tampa route?: 6 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, Zim.

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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.