India to USA ocean freight
Shipping from Chennai to Boston
17 sailings from 4 carriers are scheduled from Chennai (INMAA) to Boston, MA (USBOS) for 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026. Typical transit is 62 days port to port.
- Sailings (4 weeks)
- 17
- Per week
- 4.3
- Carriers
- 4
- Fastest
- 50 days
- Typical
- 62 days
- Direct sailings
- 0
Carriers on this route
Shipping lines from Chennai to Boston
Sailings scheduled to depart 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026, from the carriers' published schedules. Fastest and typical are port-to-port days.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | Typical | Usually via |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | 6 | 50 days | 53 days | Singapore |
| COSCO | 4 | 60 days | 62 days | Shanghai |
| Evergreen | 4 | 56 days | 62 days | Shanghai |
| ZIM | 3 | 64 days | 64 days | Singapore |
Most common transhipment ports: Singapore (9), Shanghai (8).
Upcoming sailings
Next departures from Chennai
A snapshot from 12 Oct 2026. Carriers change dates and vessels often, so check the live schedule or ask us before you plan around one.
| Departs | Carrier | Vessel / voyage | Arrives | Days | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | ONE | ZHONG GU XIONG AN 011E | 20 Dec 2026 | 67 | Singapore, New York |
| 14 Oct 2026 | COSCO | CAPE HELLAS 0020E | 12 Dec 2026 | 60 | Shanghai |
| 18 Oct 2026 | ONE | OOCL CHARLESTON 262E | 8 Dec 2026 | 50 | Singapore, New York |
| 19 Oct 2026 | COSCO | INTERASIA HORIZON E059 | 19 Dec 2026 | 62 | Shanghai |
| 19 Oct 2026 | ZIM | EVER BRAVE 27 / 105E / E | 21 Dec 2026 | 64 | Singapore |
| 23 Oct 2026 | ONE | WAN HAI 317 E247 | 20 Dec 2026 | 57 | Singapore, New York |
| 26 Oct 2026 | ONE | EVER BRAVE 105E | 20 Dec 2026 | 54 | Singapore, New York |
| 26 Oct 2026 | ZIM | EVER BRAVE 27 / 105E / E | 28 Dec 2026 | 64 | Singapore |
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Questions
Chennai to Boston: FAQs
How long does shipping from Chennai to Boston take?
Port to port, sailings scheduled to depart 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026 take 50 to 69 days, 62 days on a typical sailing. Allow a few extra days for export customs in India, and for US customs clearance and delivery at the other end.
Which shipping lines sail from Chennai to Boston?
4 carriers have sailings on this route in that period: ONE, COSCO, Evergreen and 1 more. Atmavaan books with the carrier whose sailing date and transit time suit your cargo.
Is there a direct ship from Chennai to Boston?
No. Every sailing scheduled for 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026 tranships at least once, most often at Singapore. That is normal on India–USA routes.
What is needed before the container leaves Chennai?
On the Indian side: commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill and any product certificates. For the US side, the importer's Importer Security Filing (ISF) must be filed at least 24 hours before the container is loaded. Atmavaan can file the ISF and handle US customs clearance.
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