How long does ocean shipping from Shekou to Charleston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 44 to 46 days, based on 136 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Shekou to Charleston?

Roughly 2.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Shekou to Charleston route?

2 carriers currently market this lane, including Hapag-Lloyd, Wan Hai.

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Shekou to Charleston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting southern China's Pearl River Delta directly to one of the U.S. East Coast's busiest ports, this service gives importers a reliable option for shipping from Shekou to Charleston without intermediate stops. Hapag-Lloyd and Wan Hai jointly operate the lane, maintaining a notably consistent schedule with a typical transit of approximately 45 to 46 days. For U.S. importers sourcing goods from the Greater Shenzhen manufacturing region, this direct port-to-port routing offers straightforward inland access into the Southeast and beyond through Charleston's well-developed cargo infrastructure.

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

44–46 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~2.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

2Active route products (90 days)

2Carriers

11024 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~17,004 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~23,419 over the past 6 weeks (-27%)

Space utilization Space tight · 85% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06)

Port performance Shekou (POL) 1.2 days avg stay Normal · Charleston (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

Hapag-Lloyd · Wan Hai

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shekou to Charleston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 44 to 46 days, based on 136 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shekou to Charleston?: Roughly 2.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shekou to Charleston route?: 2 carriers currently market this lane, including Hapag-Lloyd, Wan Hai.

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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.