Taipei to Charleston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time
Connecting Taiwan's capital port directly to one of the U.S. East Coast's most active gateways, this trans-Pacific service gives importers a reliable option for shipping from Taipei to Charleston without routing cargo through West Coast ports. Hapag-Lloyd and Wan Hai are the principal carriers on this lane, operating direct port-to-port sailings that cover the distance in approximately 47 to 49 days. For U.S. importers sourcing goods from Taiwan, the Taipei-to-Charleston transit time places finished cargo close to major Southeast and Mid-Atlantic distribution centers, making it a practical choice for supply chains that prioritize East Coast delivery.
Data last updated: 2026-07-09 — refreshed with every new schedule batch.
47–49 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)
~1.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks
2Active route products (90 days)
2Carriers
10633 nmSea-route distance
Supply & Demand snapshot
Deployed capacity
Shrinking
— avg ~11,542 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~16,014 over the past 6 weeks (-28%)
Space utilization
Space tight
· 88% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-08) · limited sample — indicative only
Port performance
Taipei (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample
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Charleston (POD) 2.0 days avg stay · limited sample
Carriers on this lane
Hapag-Lloyd · Wan Hai
Frequently asked questions
- How long does ocean shipping from Taipei to Charleston take?
- Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 47 to 49 days, based on 126 recorded voyages.
- How many sailings per week are there from Taipei to Charleston?
- Roughly 1.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
- Which carriers serve the Taipei 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.