Norfolk to Shenzhen — ocean shipping schedules
Ocean shipping from Norfolk to Shenzhen takes about 52 days in transit (3 carriers sail this lane, incl. CMA CGM, HDMU, ONE), based on 21 tracked sailings. The fastest observed carrier is CMA CGM at 51 days. Compare all carriers and upcoming departures below.
Transpacific lane · schedule data as of Jul 13, 2026.
How long does shipping from Norfolk to Shenzhen take?
Shipping a container from Norfolk to Shenzhen takes about 52 days port to port on a typical sailing. The fastest carrier we track, CMA CGM, does it in about 51 days. Transit varies by carrier and service loop — compare each line below.
| Carrier | Transit time | Sailings |
|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 51 days | 15 |
| HDMU | 56 days | 3 |
| ONE | 56 days | 3 |
- Fastest carrier: CMA CGM — about 51 days port to port.
- Most sailings: CMA CGM — 15 tracked sailings across 2 services.
Carriers on Norfolk → Shenzhen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMA CGM | 15 | 2 | 51 days |
| HDMU | 3 | 1 | 56 days |
| ONE | 3 | 1 | 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APL SENTOSA | CMA CGM | CBX | Jul 21, 2026 | Sep 19, 2026 | 62d |
| CMA CGM ARGENTINA | CMA CGM | CBX | Aug 18, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | 60d |
| CMA CGM J. ADAMS | CMA CGM | CBX | Aug 5, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | 60d |
| CMA CGM J. MADISON | CMA CGM | CBX | Jul 29, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | 59d |
| CMA CGM MEXICO | CMA CGM | CBX | Aug 11, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | 60d |
| EVER MAX | CMA CGM | TWS | Jul 15, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | 52d |
| EVER META | CMA CGM | TWS | Jul 23, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 | 51d |
| EVER MUSE | CMA CGM | TWS | Aug 6, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | 51d |
| ONE STORK | HDMU | EC2 | Jul 28, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | 50d |
| TAIPEI TRIUMPH | CMA CGM | TWS | Jul 31, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | 49d |
Norfolk to Shenzhen — FAQ
How long does shipping from Norfolk to Shenzhen take?
Typical ocean transit on the Norfolk–Shenzhen lane is around 52 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 Norfolk to Shenzhen?
3 carriers run this lane, including CMA CGM, HDMU, ONE.
How often do ships depart Norfolk to Shenzhen?
Across the schedule window we track about 21 sailings on this lane from 3 carriers, so departures run multiple times per week.