Seattle to Ningbo: ocean shipping schedules
Ocean shipping from Seattle to Ningbo takes about 26 days in transit (4 carriers sail this lane, incl. COSCO, CMA CGM, HDMU), based on 29 tracked sailings. The fastest observed carrier is CMA CGM at 25 days. Compare all carriers and upcoming departures below.
Transpacific lane · schedule data as of Jul 28, 2026.
How long does shipping from Seattle to Ningbo take?
Shipping a container from Seattle to Ningbo takes about 26 days port to port on a typical sailing. The fastest carrier we track, CMA CGM, does it in about 25 days. Transit varies by carrier and service loop. Compare each line below.
| Carrier | Transit time | Sailings |
|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 25 days | 8 |
| COSCO | 26 days | 13 |
| HDMU | 38 days | 4 |
| ONE | 38 days | 4 |
- Fastest carrier: CMA CGM, about 25 days port to port.
- Most sailings: COSCO, 13 tracked sailings across 2 services.
Carriers on Seattle → Ningbo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COSCO | 13 | 2 | 26 days |
| CMA CGM | 8 | 1 | 25 days |
| HDMU | 4 | 1 | 38 days |
| ONE | 4 | 1 | 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM ARKANSAS | COSCO | MPNW | Aug 4, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 | 26d |
| CMA CGM ARKANSAS | CMA CGM | CPNW | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 | 25d |
| CMA CGM BYBLOS | CMA CGM | CPNW | Aug 19, 2026 | Sep 13, 2026 | 26d |
| COSCO AUCKLAND | COSCO | CPV | Aug 2, 2026 | Aug 29, 2026 | 27d |
| COSCO JEDDAH | COSCO | CPV | Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 | 25d |
| CYPRESS | CMA CGM | CPNW | Jul 14, 2026 | Aug 8, 2026 | 25d |
| CYPRESS | CMA CGM | CPNW | Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 9, 2026 | 26d |
| LOTUS A | COSCO | MPNW | Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 16, 2026 | 25d |
| MH PERSEUS | COSCO | MPNW | Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 | 26d |
| MH PERSEUS | CMA CGM | CPNW | Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 | 26d |
Seattle to Ningbo: FAQ
How long does shipping from Seattle to Ningbo take?
Typical ocean transit on the Seattle–Ningbo lane is around 26 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 Seattle to Ningbo?
4 carriers run this lane, including COSCO, CMA CGM, HDMU and 1 more.
How often do ships depart Seattle to Ningbo?
Across the schedule window we track about 29 sailings on this lane from 4 carriers, so departures run multiple times per week.