India to USA ocean freight
Shipping from Chennai to Long Beach
10 sailings from 3 carriers are scheduled from Chennai (INMAA) to Long Beach, CA (USLGB) for 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026. Typical transit is 36 days port to port.
- Sailings (4 weeks)
- 10
- Per week
- 2.5
- Carriers
- 3
- Fastest
- 35 days
- Typical
- 36 days
- Direct sailings
- 0
Carriers on this route
Shipping lines from Chennai to Long Beach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSCO | 4 | 35 days | 36 days | Shanghai |
| Evergreen | 4 | 35 days | 37 days | Port Klang |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 2 | 36 days | 43 days | Colombo |
Most common transhipment ports: Shanghai (4), Port Klang (4), Colombo (2).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | COSCO | CAPE HELLAS 0020E | 18 Nov 2026 | 36 | Shanghai |
| 19 Oct 2026 | COSCO | INTERASIA HORIZON E059 | 23 Nov 2026 | 36 | Shanghai |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Hapag-Lloyd | MAERSK TANJONG 643W | 25 Nov 2026 | 36 | Colombo, Shanghai |
| 27 Oct 2026 | COSCO | WAN HAI 323 E062 | 30 Nov 2026 | 35 | Shanghai |
| 31 Oct 2026 | Evergreen | NAVIOS BAHAMAS 920E | 7 Dec 2026 | 37 | Port Klang, Los Angeles |
| 2 Nov 2026 | Evergreen | INTERASIA CATALYST E066 | 7 Dec 2026 | 35 | Port Klang, Los Angeles |
| 2 Nov 2026 | COSCO | XIN WEN ZHOU 183E | 7 Dec 2026 | 36 | Shanghai |
| 3 Nov 2026 | Hapag-Lloyd | CAP SAN SOUNIO 645W | 23 Dec 2026 | 50 | Colombo |
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Questions
Chennai to Long Beach: FAQs
How long does shipping from Chennai to Long Beach take?
Port to port, sailings scheduled to depart 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026 take 35 to 50 days, 36 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 Long Beach?
3 carriers have sailings on this route in that period: COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd. Atmavaan books with the carrier whose sailing date and transit time suit your cargo.
Is there a direct ship from Chennai to Long Beach?
No. Every sailing scheduled for 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026 tranships at least once, most often at Shanghai. 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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