Shanghai to Nuku'alofa: ocean shipping schedules
Ocean shipping from Shanghai to Nuku'alofa takes about 44 days in transit (1 carrier sail this lane, incl. Swire Shipping), based on 27 tracked sailings. The fastest observed carrier is Swire Shipping at 44 days. Compare all carriers and upcoming departures below.
Oceania lane · schedule data as of Jul 28, 2026.
How long does shipping from Shanghai to Nuku'alofa take?
Shipping a container from Shanghai to Nuku'alofa takes about 44 days port to port on a typical sailing. The fastest carrier we track, Swire Shipping, does it in about 44 days. Transit varies by carrier and service loop. Compare each line below.
| Carrier | Transit time | Sailings |
|---|---|---|
| Swire Shipping | 44 days | 27 |
- Fastest carrier: Swire Shipping, about 44 days port to port.
- Most sailings: Swire Shipping, 27 tracked sailings across 1 services.
Carriers on Shanghai → Nuku'alofa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swire Shipping | 27 | 1 | 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APIA CHIEF | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Aug 21, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | 54d |
| APIA CHIEF | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Oct 9, 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 | 53d |
| CARPENTERS ORION | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Jul 31, 2026 | Sep 12, 2026 | 43d |
| CARPENTERS ORION | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Sep 18, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | 42d |
| CARPENTERS ORION | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Nov 6, 2026 | Jan 2, 2027 | 57d |
| FRIDA RUSS | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Jul 24, 2026 | Sep 12, 2026 | 50d |
| FRIDA RUSS | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Sep 11, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | 49d |
| FRIDA RUSS | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Oct 30, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 | 48d |
| MAJURO CHIEF | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Aug 29, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | 30d |
| MAJURO CHIEF | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Nov 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 | 30d |
Shanghai to Nuku'alofa: FAQ
How long does shipping from Shanghai to Nuku'alofa take?
Typical ocean transit on the Shanghai–Nuku'alofa lane is around 44 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 Shanghai to Nuku'alofa?
1 carriers run this lane, including Swire Shipping.
How often do ships depart Shanghai to Nuku'alofa?
Across the schedule window we track about 27 sailings on this lane from 1 carriers, so departures run multiple times per week.