Transpacific to US West Coast

Shanghai to Long Beach Shipping Route

Ship containers from the Port of Shanghai to the Port of Long Beach in a typical 14–20 days. Track any shipment on this lane in real time.

14–20days transit
5,642nautical miles
6+carriers

Track a container from Shanghai to Long Beach

See live vessel position and estimated arrival at the Port of Long Beach.

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Transit time & distance

The typical port-to-port transit from the Port of Shanghai to the Port of Long Beach is 14 to 20 days. The approximate great-circle distance is 5,642 nautical miles; actual sailing distance is longer as vessels follow established shipping lanes. Transit varies by service string, number of transshipments and schedule reliability.

Carriers on this route

Major carriers operating Shanghai–Long Beach services include:

Frequently asked questions

How long does shipping take from Shanghai to Long Beach?

Typical port-to-port transit on the Shanghai to Long Beach lane is 14–20 days. Actual times vary with the specific service, number of transshipments and schedule reliability.

How far is it from Shanghai to Long Beach by sea?

The approximate great-circle distance between the Port of Shanghai and the Port of Long Beach is about 5,642 nautical miles. The actual sailing distance is longer because ships follow shipping lanes.

Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Long Beach?

Major carriers on the Shanghai to Long Beach route include Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, HMM. Traqo tracks shipments from all of them automatically.

How do I track a container on the Shanghai to Long Beach route?

Enter your container or bill of lading number in the tracker above. Traqo detects the carrier and shows the live vessel position and estimated arrival at the Port of Long Beach.