How long does ocean shipping from Shimizu to Seattle take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 15 to 15 days, based on 69 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Shimizu to Seattle?

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

Which carriers serve the Shimizu to Seattle route?

1 carriers currently market this lane, including Swire Westwood.

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Shimizu to Seattle — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Tucked along Japan's Suruga Bay, Shimizu is a well-established Japanese gateway with a long history of Pacific trade, and U.S. importers planning shipping from Shimizu to Seattle will find that Swire Westwood operates a direct trans-Pacific service connecting the two ports in approximately 15 days. This sole-carrier route offers a consistent and focused option for importers sourcing goods from the Shizuoka region and surrounding areas, delivering cargo straight into Seattle's Pacific Northwest gateway without deviation. For buyers who value simplicity and schedule reliability on Japan-origin freight, this lane deserves a place in any trans-Pacific routing strategy.

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

15–15 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

1Active route products (90 days)

1Carriers

4366 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Steady — avg ~2,469 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~2,399 over the past 6 weeks (+3%)

Space utilization Space tight · 90% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-22) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Shimizu (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · Seattle (POD) 2.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

Swire Westwood

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shimizu to Seattle take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 15 to 15 days, based on 69 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shimizu to Seattle?: Roughly 1.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shimizu to Seattle route?: 1 carriers currently market this lane, including Swire Westwood.

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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.