India to USA ocean freight
Shipping from Chennai to Dallas
Ocean freight from Chennai to Dallas takes about 46 days port to port, and as little as 22 days on the quickest sailing. For 30 Oct to 27 Nov 2026, 11 sailings are scheduled from Chennai (INMAA) to Dallas, TX (USDAL) by 2 carriers.
- Sailings (4 weeks)
- 11
- Per week
- 2.8
- Carriers
- 2
- Fastest
- 22 days
- Typical
- 46 days
- Direct sailings
- 0
Carriers on this route
Shipping lines from Chennai to Dallas
Sailings scheduled to depart 30 Oct to 27 Nov 2026, from the carriers' published schedules. Fastest and typical are port-to-port days.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | Typical | Usually via |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | 6 | 22 days | 41 days | Singapore |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 5 | 48 days | 54 days | Colombo |
Most common transhipment ports: Singapore (6), Colombo (4), Cochin (1).
Dallas is an inland point, not a seaport. The carrier discharges the container at a US port and moves it on by rail under the same bill of lading, so the transit time includes the rail leg.
Upcoming sailings
Next departures from Chennai
A snapshot from 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 | ONE | REN JIAN 10 0016E | 11 Dec 2026 | 39 | Singapore, Los Angeles |
| 3 Nov 2026 | Hapag-Lloyd | CAP SAN SOUNIO 645W | 28 Dec 2026 | 55 | Colombo, Savannah |
| 8 Nov 2026 | ONE | WAN HAI 323 E062 | 24 Dec 2026 | 46 | Singapore, Los Angeles |
| 10 Nov 2026 | Hapag-Lloyd | MAERSK TUKANG 646W | 28 Dec 2026 | 48 | Colombo, Savannah |
| 11 Nov 2026 | ONE | ZHONG GU XIONG AN 012E | 24 Dec 2026 | 43 | Singapore, Los Angeles |
| 15 Nov 2026 | Hapag-Lloyd | Vessel to be confirmed | 8 Jan 2027 | 54 | Cochin, Mundra, Savannah |
| 17 Nov 2026 | ONE | XIN WEN ZHOU 183E | 24 Dec 2026 | 37 | Singapore, Los Angeles |
| 18 Nov 2026 | Hapag-Lloyd | CORNELIA MAERSK 647W | 11 Jan 2027 | 54 | Colombo, Savannah |
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Questions
Chennai to Dallas: FAQs
How long does shipping from Chennai to Dallas take?
Port to port, sailings scheduled to depart 30 Oct to 27 Nov 2026 take 22 to 55 days, 46 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 Dallas?
2 carriers have sailings on this route in that period: ONE, Hapag-Lloyd. Atmavaan books with the carrier whose sailing date and transit time suit your cargo.
Is there a direct ship from Chennai to Dallas?
No. Every sailing scheduled for 30 Oct to 27 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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