Norfolk to Rotterdam: ocean shipping schedules
Ocean shipping from Norfolk to Rotterdam takes about 19 days in transit (6 carriers sail this lane, incl. Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd), based on 43 tracked sailings. The fastest observed carrier is Maersk at 14 days. Compare all carriers and upcoming departures below.
Transatlantic lane · schedule data as of Jul 28, 2026.
How long does shipping from Norfolk to Rotterdam take?
Shipping a container from Norfolk to Rotterdam takes about 19 days port to port on a typical sailing. The fastest carrier we track, Maersk, does it in about 14 days. Transit varies by carrier and service loop. Compare each line below.
| Carrier | Transit time | Sailings |
|---|---|---|
| Maersk | 14 days | 12 |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 14 days | 8 |
| MSC | 21 days | 6 |
| ONE | 22 days | 4 |
| Yang Ming | 23 days | 5 |
| CMA CGM | 26 days | 8 |
- Fastest carrier: Maersk, about 14 days port to port.
- Most sailings: Maersk, 12 tracked sailings across 2 services.
Carriers on Norfolk → Rotterdam
Every line running this lane, ranked by how many sailings we track, with each carrier's service count and median port-to-port transit.
| Carrier | Sailings | Services | Median transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maersk | 12 | 2 | 14 days |
| CMA CGM | 8 | 2 | 26 days |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 8 | 2 | 14 days |
| MSC | 6 | 1 | 21 days |
| Yang Ming | 5 | 1 | 23 days |
| ONE | 4 | 1 | 22 days |
Transit by carrier
Upcoming departures
The next confirmed sailings on this lane: vessel, carrier, service loop, and dates.
| Vessel | Carrier | Service | Departs | Arrives | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL MANAMAH | Maersk | TA2 | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | 16d |
| COSCO HOPE | CMA CGM | LIBERTY | Aug 19, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | 26d |
| EVER MEGA | ONE | AT1 | Jul 26, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 | 23d |
| EVER MEGA | Yang Ming | AL2 | Jul 27, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 | 22d |
| EVER MEGA | CMA CGM | LIBERTY | Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | 27d |
| JPO PISCES | Maersk | TA1 | Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 8, 2026 | 11d |
| KIEL EXPRESS | Maersk | TA2 | Jul 24, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | 17d |
| MAERSK COLUMBUS | Maersk | TA1 | Jul 21, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | 11d |
| MSC FLORENTINA | MSC | NEUSEC 2 | Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 | 21d |
| MSC MAEVA | MSC | NEUSEC 2 | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 | 19d |
Norfolk to Rotterdam: FAQ
How long does shipping from Norfolk to Rotterdam take?
Typical ocean transit on the Norfolk–Rotterdam lane is around 19 days port to port, though it varies by carrier and service loop. See the carrier table above for each line's median.
Which carriers sail Norfolk to Rotterdam?
6 carriers run this lane, including Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and 3 more.
How often do ships depart Norfolk to Rotterdam?
Across the schedule window we track about 43 sailings on this lane from 6 carriers, so departures run multiple times per week.