Quick answer
From Lianyungang, most Southeast Asia ports are direct in about 8–10 days (Indonesia, southern Vietnam, Thailand, Port Klang); the Philippines take about 12–14 days via Busan or Kaohsiung. India takes about 15–25 days via Shanghai, Karachi about 30 days via Qingdao and Dubai about 30 days via Khor Fakkan with KAWA Shipping. From Qingdao, India is direct in about 18–28 days and Karachi about 25 days; Mexico is direct in about 22–26 days, Peru about 35 days, Chile and Brazil about 40 days and Argentina about 45 days. These are reference times; each sailing is confirmed with the carrier.
Key Points
- One table for reference transit times, routing and carriers from Lianyungang and Qingdao.
- Southeast Asia still has rollovers and port congestion, so actual arrival may take longer than shown.
- No freight rates are listed; request a quote for your port and cargo.
1. From Lianyungang
Lianyungang exports to Southeast Asia are mostly direct; India, Pakistan and the Middle East usually connect via Shanghai, Qingdao or Khor Fakkan.
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| Destination | Country | Transit | Routing | Main carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakarta | Indonesia | About 10 days | Direct | CNC, SITC, Jinjiang |
| Surabaya | Indonesia | About 10 days | Direct | CNC, SITC, Jinjiang |
| Semarang | Indonesia | About 10 days | Direct | CNC, SITC, Jinjiang |
| Ho Chi Minh | Vietnam | About 8 days | Direct | CNC |
| Hai Phong | Vietnam | About 5–13 days | Direct | Hai An (every two weeks) about 5 days; COSCO about 13 days |
| Laem Chabang | Thailand | About 8 days | Direct | Jinjiang/SITC slot-sharing service, MSK |
| Bangkok | Thailand | About 9 days | Direct | Jinjiang/SITC slot-sharing service |
| Port Klang | Malaysia | About 9 days | Direct | Jinjiang/SITC slot-sharing service |
| Pasir Gudang | Malaysia | About 16 days | Via Kaohsiung | EMC |
| Manila South | Philippines | About 12 days | Via Busan | KMTC |
| Cebu | Philippines | About 12 days | Via Kaohsiung | Wan Hai |
| Davao | Philippines | About 14 days | Via Kaohsiung | Wan Hai |
| Chennai | India | About 15 days | Via Shanghai | EMC |
| Nhava Sheva | India | About 20 days | Via Shanghai | EMC |
| Mundra | India | About 25 days | Via Shanghai | EMC |
| Kolkata | India | About 35 days | Via Qingdao and Colombo (two transshipments) | MSC |
| Karachi | Pakistan | About 30 days | Via Qingdao | EMC, KMTC |
| Jebel Ali | United Arab Emirates | About 30 days | Direct to Khor Fakkan, then on-carriage to Dubai | KAWA Shipping |
2. From Qingdao
Qingdao exports to India-Pakistan and Latin America are mostly direct, with own contracted space for Latin America; the Middle East currently connects via Khor Fakkan.
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| Destination | Country | Transit | Routing | Main carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhava Sheva | India | About 20–21 days | Direct | EMC about 20 days, KMTC about 21 days |
| Mundra | India | About 22–28 days | Direct | EMC about 22 days, KMTC about 28 days |
| Chennai | India | About 18–23 days | Direct | EMC about 18 days, KMTC about 23 days |
| Kolkata | India | About 20–30 days | Transshipment | SITC via Haldia about 20 days; MSC via Colombo about 30 days |
| Karachi | Pakistan | About 25 days | Direct | EMC, KMTC |
| Jebel Ali | United Arab Emirates | About 30–40 days | Via Khor Fakkan | MSC, CMA, ASCL |
| Manzanillo | Mexico | About 22–26 days | Direct | KMTC about 22 days, MSK about 26 days |
| Lázaro Cárdenas | Mexico | About 25 days | Direct | ONE |
| Callao | Peru | About 35 days | Direct | HMM, ONE, Yang Ming |
| San Antonio | Chile | About 40 days | Direct | CMA, COSCO, EMC, OOCL, Wan Hai |
| Santos | Brazil | About 40 days | Direct | CMA |
| Buenos Aires | Argentina | About 45 days | Direct | CMA |
| Central America Pacific coast (Puerto Quetzal, Acajutla, Corinto, Caldera, Balboa) | Central America | About 30–40 days | Transshipment | Confirmed per sailing |
3. How to use this table
These are reference ocean transit times and do not include factory preparation, trucking, cut-off waiting, customs clearance or destination pickup. Times vary by carrier and sailing, and peak-season rollovers or destination congestion can extend arrival. To confirm a schedule, send the origin, destination, ready date and container type, and we will check the current sailings. For terminals, documents and route-specific notes, see each route guide.
- China to India Ocean Freight: Kolkata, Nhava Sheva and Mundra
- Lianyungang to India FCL Shipping: Shanghai Connections & Booking Checklist
- Lianyungang & Qingdao to Karachi Shipping: Ports, Terminals & Booking Guide
- Qingdao & Lianyungang to Middle East Shipping: Jebel Ali, Dammam & Jeddah
- China to South America Ocean Freight: Qingdao Contracted Space to Brazil, Argentina, Mexico & More
- China to Brazil & Argentina Ocean Freight: South America East Coast, Qingdao Contracted Space
- China to Mexico, Chile & Peru Ocean Freight: South America West Coast, Qingdao Own Space
- China to Central America & Caribbean Ocean Freight: Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Jamaica & Dominican Republic
- Lianyungang to Vietnam Ocean Freight: Ho Chi Minh, Hai Phong & Da Nang, Direct and Transshipment
- Lianyungang to Thailand Ocean Freight: Laem Chabang, Bangkok & Lat Krabang, Direct and Transshipment
- Lianyungang to Philippines Ocean Freight: Manila, Cebu, Davao & More, via Transshipment
- Lianyungang to Indonesia Ocean Freight: Jakarta, Surabaya & Semarang, Direct and Transshipment
- Lianyungang to Malaysia Ocean Freight: Port Klang, Pasir Gudang & Kuantan, Direct and Transshipment
To estimate how many containers your cargo needs, use the free load calculator.
FAQ
How long from Lianyungang to Southeast Asia?
Most main Southeast Asia ports are direct from Lianyungang in about 8–10 days; the Philippines take about 12–14 days via Busan or Kaohsiung, and Pasir Gudang about 16 days via Kaohsiung.
How long from Qingdao to Latin America?
Mexico is direct in about 22–26 days, Peru about 35 days, Chile and Brazil about 40 days and Argentina about 45 days; the Pacific coast of Central America usually involves transshipment, about 30–40 days.
How accurate are these times?
They are reference values from recent schedules and change with carrier adjustments, rollovers and congestion. The actual sailing is confirmed with the carrier when you book, and we confirm it with your quote.
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