MSC · India to USA
MSC Kerala Shuttle: India to USA sailings
From carrier schedules taken Oct 16, 2026 · refreshed weekly
MSC lists 4 sailings in this group from 1 Indian port for Oct 16 to Nov 13, 2026. Typical port-to-port transit to the first US port is 30 days (26 to 31), and cargo reaches 14 US ports.
- Sailings (4 weeks)
- 4
- Indian ports
- 1
- US ports reached
- 14
- Typical
- 30 days
- Fastest
- 26 days
- No change of ship
- 0
Rotation
Where MSC Kerala Shuttle loads, changes ship and discharges
Kerala Shuttle is the service code MSC gives for the ship that loads in India. The schedule feed shows where the ship loads in India, where cargo changes ship, and the US port it is delivered to. It does not give the full list of every port a ship calls at, so this is the India–USA part of the rotation.
Loads in India
- Kochi4 sailings, next Oct 21
Changes ship at
- Vizhinjam → unnamed port 3
- Colombo 1
Reaches in the US
- New York, NY 30 d
- Boston, MA 31 d
- Charleston, SC 32 d
- Savannah, GA 33 d
- Miami, FL 38 d
- Houston, TX 39 d
- Baltimore, MD 42 d
- Norfolk, VA 44 d
- and 6 more below
Transit time
Transit to each US port
Scheduled port-to-port days from the Indian port of loading, on the fastest routing of each sailing to that port.
| US port | Coast | Sailings | Fastest | Typical | No change of ship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | US East Coast | 4 | 26 d | 30 d | 0 |
| Boston, MA | US East Coast | 4 | 29 d | 31 d | 0 |
| Charleston, SC | US East Coast | 4 | 30 d | 32 d | 0 |
| Savannah, GA | US East Coast | 4 | 30 d | 33 d | 0 |
| Miami, FL | US East Coast | 4 | 36 d | 38 d | 0 |
| Houston, TX | US Gulf Coast | 4 | 37 d | 39 d | 0 |
| Baltimore, MD | US East Coast | 4 | 35 d | 42 d | 0 |
| Norfolk, VA | US East Coast | 4 | 37 d | 44 d | 0 |
| Oakland, CA | US West Coast | 4 | 40 d | 45 d | 0 |
| Philadelphia, PA | US East Coast | 4 | 45 d | 49 d | 0 |
| Jacksonville, FL | US East Coast | 4 | 51 d | 53 d | 0 |
| Mobile, AL | US Gulf Coast | 4 | 53 d | 53 d | 0 |
| Port Everglades, FL | US East Coast | 4 | 55 d | 56 d | 0 |
| New Orleans, LA | US Gulf Coast | 4 | 58 d | 64 d | 0 |
Ships
Ships loading in India on MSC Kerala Shuttle
| Ship | Sailings | Voyages |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Star | 4 | SR642R, SR643R, SR644R, SR645R |
Onward connections
Ships that take the cargo on
| At | Ship | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Freeport | Luebeck | – |
| Unnamed port | MSC Charleston | – |
| Unnamed port | MSC Niovi VIII | – |
| Antwerp | MSC Douala VIII | – |
| Freeport | Europe | – |
| Freeport | MSC Canberra III | – |
| Vizhinjam | MSC Uganda | – |
| Vizhinjam | MSC Gaia | Himalaya Express |
| Unnamed port | MSC Arica | – |
| Unnamed port | MSC Clelia X | – |
| Unnamed port | MSC Esthi | – |
| Unnamed port | MSC Yokohama | – |
Upcoming sailings
Next MSC Kerala Shuttle departures from India
The first 4 of 4 sailings in the snapshot. Dates move; check the live vessel schedule or ask us before you plan around one.
| Departs | From | Ship / voyage | Via | First US port | Days | US ports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 | Kochi | Carolina StarSR642R | Vizhinjam, unnamed port | BostonNov 21 | 31 | 14 |
| Oct 30 | Kochi | Carolina StarSR643R | Vizhinjam, unnamed port | BostonNov 29 | 30 | 14 |
| Nov 6 | Kochi | Carolina StarSR644R | Colombo | New YorkDec 2 | 26 | 14 |
| Nov 13 | Kochi | Carolina StarSR645R | Vizhinjam, unnamed port | BostonDec 12 | 29 | 14 |
Questions
MSC Kerala Shuttle: FAQs
Where does MSC Kerala Shuttle load in India?
For Oct 16 to Nov 13, 2026, MSC lists 4 sailings in this group from Kochi. The next one leaves Kochi on Oct 21, 2026.
How long does MSC Kerala Shuttle take from India to the USA?
Scheduled port-to-port transit to the first US port is 26 to 31 days, 30 days on a typical sailing. It reaches 14 US ports, most often New York, Boston, Charleston and Savannah.
Does MSC Kerala Shuttle sail direct to the USA?
No. Every sailing in this snapshot changes ship at least once, most often at Vizhinjam.
How do I book space on MSC Kerala Shuttle?
Ask Atmavaan for a quote with your cargo, container type and US destination. We book with MSC or the carrier whose sailing and transit time fit best, and can file the ISF and clear US customs.
Booking MSC from India?
Send the cargo and US destination and an Atmavaan specialist replies with a rate on this service or a better-fitting sailing.
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