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Shipping Schedule from China to Singapore

Real-time vessel schedules, carrier rotations, and booking feasibility for FCL & LCL. Transparent transit times and cut-off dates. Plan your supply chain with precision. Access aggregated sailing data from Maersk, MSC, COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, ZIM and more.

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95+
Weekly sailings

8-12
Days transit

22+
Direct services

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Complete China Port Coverage & Transit Times to Singapore (SG)

Full coverage of major container gateways with strategic weekly cut-offs, reliable ETA to Singapore Port (PSA, Jurong). Optimized for JIT supply chains.

Origin Port	Port Code	Transit days (avg)	Weekly sailings	Major Carriers	Cut-off day
Shanghai (Yangshan)	CNSHA	8-10 days	28+	Maersk, MSC, COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen	Wed/Fri
Ningbo-Zhoushan	CNNGB	9-11 days	24+	MSC, COSCO, OOCL, ZIM, PIL, Yang Ming	Thu/Sat
Shenzhen (Yantian/Shekou)	CNYTN/CNCNS	6-8 days	35+	Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag, COSCO	Mon/Thu
Guangzhou (Nansha)	CNGZQ	7-9 days	15+	COSCO, MSC, SITC, RCL, Evergreen	Tue/Fri
Qingdao	CNQDG	11-13 days	12+	Maersk, ONE, HMM, Yang Ming, COSCO	Wed/Sun
Tianjin Xingang	CNTNG	12-14 days	10+	MSC, COSCO, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd	Thu
Xiamen	CNXMN	7-9 days	14+	ONE, PIL, Evergreen, COSCO, Wan Hai	Tue/Thu

Transit times are door-to-port estimates based on direct voyages. For LCL (less than container load), consolidation adds 2–4 days for CFS handling. Contact us for tailor-made schedule alignment.

Leading Shipping Lines & Their Weekly Services China → Singapore

We partner with top 15 global carriers to offer you flexible sailing options, competitive freight, and schedule reliability.

Maersk

Weekly departures from Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Qingdao via IA/TP2 service. Transit 7-9 days. Direct calls to Singapore with high schedule integrity and online booking.

MSC

Multiple strings (Panda, Silk, Condor). Calls at Shanghai, Ningbo, Xiamen, Nansha, Shekou. Fastest transit from South China 6 days. Competitive rates for high-volume shippers.

COSCO Shipping

China-Singapore Express (CSE) and AIO services covering all major ports. Highly reliable with AEO status. Short lead times and digital tracking integration.

ONE (Ocean Network Express)

Extensive network: weekly fixed-day departures from Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Qingdao. Transit 8-10 days. Offering both standard and expedited service.

Hapag-Lloyd

China South Express (CSX) & IAX services. Direct connections from Shekou, Nansha, Xiamen and Shanghai to Singapore. Industry-leading on-time performance.

Evergreen & Yang Ming

Joint Asia-Med + SEA services, calling at Ningbo, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Kaohsiung (relay). Weekly frequency, competitive rates for 20GP/40HQ.

ZIM & PIL

ZIM offers feeder and mainline services; PIL (Pacific Intl Lines) has strong intra-Asia network. Excellent for LCL consolidation and competitive transit times from South China.

Other carriers: HMM, SITC, RCL, Wan Hai

We provide access to niche carriers with unique cut-off windows, ideal for urgent cargo and smaller volumes. Real-time space re-confirmation.

Illustrative Weekly Sailing Plan (Shanghai to Singapore)

Sample vessel rotations based on consolidated schedule for mid-month. All departures subject to operational changes. Contact us for current month timetable.

Carrier	Vessel Name	POL Shanghai	ETD Shanghai	ETA Singapore	Transit (days)
Maersk	Maersk Esmeraldas	Fri 10:00	Week 18 – Fri	Week 19 – Mon	10 days
MSC	MSC Mirjam	Wed 14:00	Wed	Following Tue	7 days
COSCO	Xin Hong Kong	Thu 22:00	Thu	Sun+8	8 days
ONE	One Modern	Sat 08:00	Sat	Following Wed	9 days
Hapag-Lloyd	Busan Express	Mon 20:00	Mon	Thu week after	10 days
Evergreen	Ever Lucky	Tue 18:00	Tue	Fri+8	9 days

For Ningbo, Shenzhen, Qingdao and Xiamen we maintain similar detailed rotations. Carriers add extra loaders during peak season. Subscribe to our weekly schedule newsletter.

How to leverage our schedule intelligence

Access updated sailing schedules, cut-off times, terminal closing, and rollover probability. Our proprietary database aggregates carrier schedules weekly, highlights earliest booking deadlines and space availability. Reduce supply chain uncertainty and align production with vessel departures. We provide digital shareable calendar (CSV/Excel) for your planning team. Whether FCL full containers or LCL groupage, we secure bookings matching your required departure window.

Schedule reliability index

Monitor on-time performance for each carrier on China-Singapore lane, choose the most reliable partner for your critical cargo.

LCL Consolidation Schedule & Cut-off Details

Less-than-container load services with weekly departures from main consolidation hubs: Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Singapore final CFS delivery.

Shanghai LCL

CFS cut-off every Tuesday & Friday, LCL departure every Friday to Singapore, arrival following Wednesday/Thursday. Door-to-transit 12-14 days.

Shenzhen LCL

Cut-off Mon/Thu, weekly sailing via Shekou. Transit 8 days to Singapore Port, CFS delivery 2 days after. Fast LCL for e-commerce.

Ningbo LCL

Cut-off Wed. Weekly consolidation to Singapore with high frequency. Transshipment via Hong Kong optional. Real-time rate available.

Qingdao/Tianjin LCL

Fortnightly departures with consolidation. Transit up to 18 days but cost-effective for heavy cargo. Request specific schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions – Shipping Schedules

How often are schedules updated?

Our schedule database refreshes every 24h based on carrier announcements and port authority data. We also include blank sailing alerts and ad-hoc changes.

Can I get a tailor-made schedule for my specific cargo ready date?

Absolutely. Simply share your cargo volume, preferred origin port, and ready date — we’ll output a list of feasible sailings with cutoff and ETA. Use the “Live Schedule Inquiry” button.

What’s the difference between direct service and transshipment schedule?

Direct vessels call China – Singapore directly, whereas transshipment includes intermediate port (e.g., Tanjung Pelepas, Hong Kong). Direct transits average 6-10 days, transshipment 12-18 days. We prioritize direct routings for speed.

How to avoid rollover risk during peak season?

We advise booking 3-4 weeks prior and using carriers with higher schedule reliability. Our premium service gives guaranteed space plus insurance against rolling.

Do you provide LCL schedule for smaller shipment less than 3 CBM?

Yes, LCL consolidation accepts any volume from 1 CBM. Weekly departures from all consolidation hubs, schedule flexibility available.

Where can I see vessel names and terminal details?

Our detailed schedule table contains vessel names for each voyage, terminal closing date, and Singapore berth (PSA/Keppel). Contact for specific voyage details.

Understanding Transit Time Variations and Carrier Preference

Shipping schedule from China to Singapore is influenced by multiple factors: port congestion, weather, carrier network design, and transshipment. Our expert team provides regular advisories on blank sailings and port rotation changes. For example, Maersk’s TP2 service achieves 97.2% on-time arrival in Q2 2025, making it ideal for time-sensitive goods. MSC’s Panda service focuses on price competitiveness but slightly longer transit window. Leverage our comparative matrix to align schedule reliability with your inventory tolerance.

For LCL, we operate weekly consolidation from our Shanghai CFS (closed Wed 5pm) and Shenzhen CFS (Thu 2pm). Door-to-door delivery in Singapore within 2 days after vessel discharge.

Additionally, container booking lead time: we recommend placing bookings 14 days prior to ETD for FCL, 21 days for LCL during peak seasons. With our digital platform, you can view live sailing schedules from Ningbo, Qingdao, Xiamen, and choose between all-water direct service or feeder via Hong Kong. Multiple weekly options from Singapore return leg also available for backhaul shipments from Singapore to China ports.