Track a container from Shanghai to New York/New Jersey
See live vessel position and estimated arrival at the Port of New York/New Jersey.
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Transit time & distance
The typical port-to-port transit from the Port of Shanghai to the Port of New York/New Jersey is 28 to 38 days, with services routing via the Panama Canal. The approximate great-circle distance is 6,399 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–New York/New Jersey services include:
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping take from Shanghai to New York/New Jersey?
Typical port-to-port transit on the Shanghai to New York/New Jersey lane is 28–38 days, routing via the Panama Canal. Actual times vary with the specific service, number of transshipments and schedule reliability.
How far is it from Shanghai to New York/New Jersey by sea?
The approximate great-circle distance between the Port of Shanghai and the Port of New York/New Jersey is about 6,399 nautical miles. The actual sailing distance is longer because ships follow shipping lanes and transit the Panama Canal.
Which carriers ship from Shanghai to New York/New Jersey?
Major carriers on the Shanghai to New York/New Jersey route include Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, ZIM. Traqo tracks shipments from all of them automatically.
How do I track a container on the Shanghai to New York/New Jersey 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 New York/New Jersey.