Shanghai to Suva: ocean shipping schedules
Ocean shipping from Shanghai to Suva takes about 35 days in transit (5 carriers sail this lane, incl. Swire Shipping, ONE, MSC), based on 57 tracked sailings. The fastest observed carrier is Maersk at 29 days. Compare all carriers and upcoming departures below.
Oceania lane · schedule data as of Jul 28, 2026.
How long does shipping from Shanghai to Suva take?
Shipping a container from Shanghai to Suva takes about 35 days port to port on a typical sailing. The fastest carrier we track, Maersk, does it in about 29 days. Transit varies by carrier and service loop. Compare each line below.
| Carrier | Transit time | Sailings |
|---|---|---|
| Maersk | 29 days | 7 |
| ONE | 34 days | 9 |
| Swire Shipping | 35 days | 28 |
| CMA CGM | 36 days | 5 |
| MSC | 42 days | 8 |
- Fastest carrier: Maersk, about 29 days port to port.
- Most sailings: Swire Shipping, 28 tracked sailings across 1 services.
Carriers on Shanghai → Suva
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 | 28 | 1 | 35 days |
| ONE | 9 | 6 | 34 days |
| MSC | 8 | 1 | 42 days |
| Maersk | 7 | 1 | 29 days |
| CMA CGM | 5 | 1 | 36 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 | Sep 25, 2026 | 35d |
| APIA CHIEF | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Oct 9, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | 35d |
| AS California | Maersk | NORTHERN STAR | Aug 16, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | 29d |
| CARPENTERS ORION | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Jul 31, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | 35d |
| CARPENTERS ORION | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Sep 18, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | 35d |
| CARPENTERS ORION | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Nov 6, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | 35d |
| FRIDA RUSS | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Jul 24, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | 35d |
| FRIDA RUSS | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Sep 11, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | 35d |
| FRIDA RUSS | Swire Shipping | ASIA-PI | Oct 30, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 | 35d |
| Hansa Australia | Maersk | NORTHERN STAR | Jul 19, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | 29d |
Shanghai to Suva: FAQ
How long does shipping from Shanghai to Suva take?
Typical ocean transit on the Shanghai–Suva lane is around 35 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 Suva?
5 carriers run this lane, including Swire Shipping, ONE, MSC and 2 more.
How often do ships depart Shanghai to Suva?
Across the schedule window we track about 57 sailings on this lane from 5 carriers, so departures run multiple times per week.