How long does ocean shipping from Shekou to Mobile take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 40 to 40 days, based on 285 recorded voyages.

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

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

Which carriers serve the Shekou to Mobile route?

4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL.

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Shekou to Mobile — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Cargo moving from Shekou to Mobile travels a full trans-Pacific distance on a direct port-to-port service operated by CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, and OOCL, with a typical transit of approximately 40 days. This lane connects one of South China's busiest container ports directly to the Gulf Coast's primary deep-water terminal, giving U.S. importers a reliable routing that bypasses the congestion common at larger East and West Coast gateways. For companies sourcing goods from the Pearl River Delta region, shipping from Shekou to Mobile offers a practical alternative when Gulf Coast delivery points are the final destination.

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

40–40 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~2.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

4Active route products (90 days)

4Carriers

10829 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~12,842 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~21,345 over the past 6 weeks (-40%)

Space utilization Space open · 71% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Shekou (POL) 2.0 days avg stay · limited sample · Mobile (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · OOCL

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shekou to Mobile take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 40 to 40 days, based on 285 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shekou to Mobile?: Roughly 2.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shekou to Mobile route?: 4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL.

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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.