Track a container from Shanghai to Oakland
See live vessel position and estimated arrival at the Port of Oakland.
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Transit time & distance
The typical port-to-port transit from the Port of Shanghai to the Port of Oakland is 14 to 20 days. The approximate great-circle distance is 5,332 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–Oakland services include:
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping take from Shanghai to Oakland?
Typical port-to-port transit on the Shanghai to Oakland 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 Oakland by sea?
The approximate great-circle distance between the Port of Shanghai and the Port of Oakland is about 5,332 nautical miles. The actual sailing distance is longer because ships follow shipping lanes.
Which carriers ship from Shanghai to Oakland?
Major carriers on the Shanghai to Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland.