How long does ocean shipping from Yantian to Boston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 38 to 38 days, based on 136 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 1.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Yantian to Boston route?

2 carriers currently market this lane, including MSC, Zim.

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Yantian to Boston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting southern China's major Yantian terminal directly to the U.S. Northeast, this trans-Pacific service gives importers a reliable port-to-port option for shipping from Yantian to Boston without routing cargo through busier gateway ports. Operated by MSC and Zim, the lane offers a notably consistent transit window of approximately 37 to 38 days, reflecting the longer sailing distance to New England compared with West Coast alternatives. For U.S. importers distributing goods across the northeastern seaboard, this direct service can simplify inland logistics by delivering containers closer to their final destination.

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

38–38 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

2Active route products (90 days)

2Carriers

11522 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~15,125 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~19,508 over the past 6 weeks (-22%)

Space utilization Space tight · 85% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-29) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Yantian (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · Boston (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

MSC · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Yantian to Boston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 38 to 38 days, based on 136 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Yantian to Boston?: Roughly 1.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Yantian to Boston route?: 2 carriers currently market this lane, including MSC, 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.