How long does ocean shipping from Tanjung Pelepas to Charleston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 43 to 43 days, based on 152 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Tanjung Pelepas to Charleston?

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

Which carriers serve the Tanjung Pelepas to Charleston route?

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

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Tanjung Pelepas to Charleston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Tanjung Pelepas, one of Malaysia's largest and busiest container ports, connects directly to Charleston, South Carolina, via a trans-Pacific service operated by Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk. For importers researching shipping from Tanjung Pelepas to Charleston, both carriers offer a consistent schedule with an approximate transit of around 43 days on this direct port-to-port routing. Charleston's deep-water terminal on the U.S. East Coast makes it a practical destination for Southeast Asian cargo bound for southeastern and mid-Atlantic markets, and ETDETA works with these carriers to help U.S. importers plan reliable ocean freight on this lane.

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

43–43 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

2Active route products (90 days)

2Carriers

10626 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Steady — avg ~13,472 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~13,439 over the past 6 weeks (+0%)

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

Port performance Tanjung Pelepas (POL) 2.0 days avg stay · limited sample · Charleston (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

Hapag-Lloyd · Maersk

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Tanjung Pelepas to Charleston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 43 to 43 days, based on 152 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Tanjung Pelepas to Charleston?: Roughly 1.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Tanjung Pelepas to Charleston route?: 2 carriers currently market this lane, including Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk.

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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.