How long does ocean shipping from Xiamen to Boston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 36 to 47 days, based on 238 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Xiamen to Boston?

Roughly 4.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Xiamen to Boston route?

5 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, Zim.

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Xiamen to Boston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shippers planning on shipping from Xiamen to Boston have access to a direct trans-Pacific service connecting CNXMN on China's southeastern coast with USBOS on the U.S. Atlantic seaboard. Five carriers operate on this lane — CMA CGM, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, and Zim — offering U.S. importers a solid range of sailing options and booking flexibility. Approximate transit times run about 36 to 47 days, reflecting the longer routing around to the East Coast compared with West Coast gateways. For importers receiving cargo in the Northeast, this direct port-to-port connection can simplify inland logistics by delivering containers straight into the Boston area without additional overland moves from a distant discharge port.

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

36–47 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~4.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

6Active route products (90 days)

5Carriers

11251 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~27,393 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~51,988 over the past 6 weeks (-47%)

Space utilization Not enough data

Port performance Boston (POD) 2.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · Evergreen · MSC · OOCL · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Xiamen to Boston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 36 to 47 days, based on 238 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Xiamen to Boston?: Roughly 4.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Xiamen to Boston route?: 5 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, Zim.

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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.