How long does ocean shipping from Yantian to Charleston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 38 to 45 days, based on 1,033 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 11.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Yantian to Charleston route?

10 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE Line and others.

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Yantian to Charleston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Yantian, one of South China's busiest container ports, connects directly to Charleston, South Carolina, via a dedicated trans-Pacific service operated by carriers including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE Line, OOCL, and Wan Hai, among a pool of ten active operators on this lane. For importers researching Yantian to Charleston transit time, vessels typically complete the voyage in approximately 38 to 45 days, reflecting the longer routing to reach the U.S. East Coast via the Pacific. Despite the extended sailing, this direct port-to-port option is a practical choice for U.S. importers who want to land cargo at Charleston and tap into its strong inland rail and highway connections throughout the Southeast and beyond.

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

38–45 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~11.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

22Active route products (90 days)

10Carriers

11028 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~85,158 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~143,141 over the past 6 weeks (-41%)

Space utilization Space tight · 85% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06)

Port performance Yantian (POL) 1.2 days avg stay Normal · Charleston (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · Hapag-Lloyd · MSC · ONE Line · OOCL · Wan Hai · Yang Ming · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Yantian to Charleston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 38 to 45 days, based on 1,033 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Yantian to Charleston?: Roughly 11.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Yantian to Charleston route?: 10 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE Line and others.

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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.