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Yantian to Tampa — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shippers researching the Yantian to Tampa transit time will find a direct trans-Pacific service connecting this major South China port with one of Florida's primary Gulf Coast gateways. Six carriers — CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, and Zim — operate on this lane, giving U.S. importers a meaningful range of sailing options to consider. Cargo typically moves in approximately 32 to 40 days on a port-to-port basis, reflecting the longer routing required to reach the Gulf Coast. For businesses supplying retail, manufacturing, or distribution networks in Florida and the broader Southeast, this direct service offers a practical alternative to routing freight through busier East or West Coast terminals.

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

32–40 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)
~4.2/weekSailings, last 4 weeks
6Active route products (90 days)
6Carriers
10696 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~18,495 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~29,994 over the past 6 weeks (-38%)
Space utilization Ample capacity · 63% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06) · limited sample — indicative only
Port performance Yantian (POL) 2.0 days avg stay · limited sample · Tampa (POD) 1.5 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · MSC · OOCL · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Yantian to Tampa take?
Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 32 to 40 days, based on 316 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Yantian to Tampa?
Roughly 4.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Yantian to Tampa route?
6 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, 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.