How long does ocean shipping from Yantian to Norfolk take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 37 to 44 days, based on 1,163 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 11.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

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Yantian to Norfolk — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shippers planning on shipping from Yantian to Norfolk can access a well-established direct trans-Pacific service connecting this major South China port with one of the U.S. East Coast's busiest maritime gateways. With 12 carriers active on this lane — including CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, and ONE Line — importers have a solid range of options for vessel selection and scheduling. Typical transit times run approximately 37 to 44 days, reflecting the longer voyage around to the East Coast compared with West Coast destinations. For U.S. importers moving cargo inland across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, this direct port-to-port routing into Norfolk offers a practical and well-served option worth building into procurement and logistics planning.

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

37–44 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~11.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

20Active route products (90 days)

12Carriers

11237 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~93,068 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~123,490 over the past 6 weeks (-25%)

Space utilization Space open · 82% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06)

Port performance Yantian (POL) 1.4 days avg stay Normal · Norfolk (POD) 1.0 day avg stay

Carriers on this lane

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Yantian to Norfolk take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 37 to 44 days, based on 1,163 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Yantian to Norfolk?: Roughly 11.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Yantian to Norfolk route?: 12 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai, Hyundai HMM 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.