Seattle to Qingdao: ocean shipping schedules
Ocean shipping from Seattle to Qingdao takes about 19 days in transit (3 carriers sail this lane, incl. COSCO, CMA CGM, SM Line), based on 25 tracked sailings. The fastest observed carrier is SM Line at 17 days. Compare all carriers and upcoming departures below.
Transpacific lane · schedule data as of Jul 28, 2026.
How long does shipping from Seattle to Qingdao take?
Shipping a container from Seattle to Qingdao takes about 19 days port to port on a typical sailing. The fastest carrier we track, SM Line, does it in about 17 days. Transit varies by carrier and service loop. Compare each line below.
| Carrier | Transit time | Sailings |
|---|---|---|
| SM Line | 17 days | 5 |
| CMA CGM | 18 days | 8 |
| COSCO | 19 days | 12 |
- Fastest carrier: SM Line, about 17 days port to port.
- Most sailings: COSCO, 12 tracked sailings across 2 services.
Carriers on Seattle → Qingdao
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 | 12 | 2 | 19 days |
| CMA CGM | 8 | 1 | 18 days |
| SM Line | 5 | 1 | 17 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 23, 2026 | 19d |
| CMA CGM ARKANSAS | CMA CGM | CPNW | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 | 18d |
| CMA CGM ARKANSAS | CMA CGM | CPNW | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 | 17d |
| CMA CGM BYBLOS | CMA CGM | CPNW | Aug 19, 2026 | Sep 5, 2026 | 18d |
| COSCO AUCKLAND | COSCO | CPV | Aug 2, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | 23d |
| COSCO JEDDAH | COSCO | CPV | Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 | 21d |
| CYPRESS | CMA CGM | CPNW | Jul 14, 2026 | Aug 2, 2026 | 19d |
| CYPRESS | CMA CGM | CPNW | Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | 18d |
| LOTUS A | COSCO | MPNW | Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 9, 2026 | 18d |
| MH PERSEUS | COSCO | MPNW | Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 16, 2026 | 19d |
Seattle to Qingdao: FAQ
How long does shipping from Seattle to Qingdao take?
Typical ocean transit on the Seattle–Qingdao 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 Seattle to Qingdao?
3 carriers run this lane, including COSCO, CMA CGM, SM Line.
How often do ships depart Seattle to Qingdao?
Across the schedule window we track about 25 sailings on this lane from 3 carriers, so departures run multiple times per week.