How long does ocean shipping from Shekou to Los Angeles take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 18 to 20 days, based on 276 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Shekou to Los Angeles?

Roughly 1.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Shekou to Los Angeles route?

5 carriers currently market this lane, including Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, ONE Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.

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Shekou to Los Angeles — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shekou, one of the Pearl River Delta's busiest container terminals, connects directly to the Port of Los Angeles on a trans-Pacific service operated by five carriers — Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, ONE Line, Wan Hai, and Yang Ming. For importers researching shipping from Shekou to Los Angeles, this lane offers an approximate transit of around 18 to 19 days with no intermediate stops between origin and destination. The route is a practical option for U.S. buyers sourcing goods from southern China's manufacturing centers, providing relatively consistent westbound schedules into one of North America's highest-volume gateway ports.

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

18–20 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

6Active route products (90 days)

5Carriers

6548 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~17,849 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~20,469 over the past 6 weeks (-13%)

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

Port performance Shekou (POL) 1.5 days avg stay · limited sample · Los Angeles (POD) 1.0 day avg stay

Carriers on this lane

Hyundai · Hyundai HMM · ONE Line · Wan Hai · Yang Ming

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shekou to Los Angeles take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 18 to 20 days, based on 276 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shekou to Los Angeles?: Roughly 1.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shekou to Los Angeles route?: 5 carriers currently market this lane, including Hyundai, Hyundai HMM, ONE Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming.

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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.