India to USA ocean freight
Shipping from Chennai to New Orleans
4 sailings from 2 carriers are scheduled from Chennai (INMAA) to New Orleans, LA (USMSY) for 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026. Typical transit is 58 days port to port.
- Sailings (4 weeks)
- 4
- Per week
- 1
- Carriers
- 2
- Fastest
- 54 days
- Typical
- 58 days
- Direct sailings
- 0
Carriers on this route
Shipping lines from Chennai to New Orleans
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-Lloyd | 3 | 54 days | 58 days | Rotterdam |
| CMA CGM | 1 | 72 days | 72 days | Colombo |
Most common transhipment ports: Rotterdam (2), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2026 | Hapag-Lloyd | MAERSK TANJONG 643W | 17 Dec 2026 | 58 | Rotterdam, Savannah |
| 27 Oct 2026 | Hapag-Lloyd | CLEMENTINE MAERSK 644W | 24 Dec 2026 | 58 | Rotterdam, Savannah |
| 3 Nov 2026 | Hapag-Lloyd | CAP SAN SOUNIO 645W | 27 Dec 2026 | 54 | Colombo, Savannah |
| 8 Nov 2026 | CMA CGM | AE3-TP9 DUMMY1 0T22FE1MA | 19 Jan 2027 | 72 | Colombo, Antwerp |
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Questions
Chennai to New Orleans: FAQs
How long does shipping from Chennai to New Orleans take?
Port to port, sailings scheduled to depart 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026 take 54 to 72 days, 58 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 New Orleans?
2 carriers have sailings on this route in that period: Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM. Atmavaan books with the carrier whose sailing date and transit time suit your cargo.
Is there a direct ship from Chennai to New Orleans?
No. Every sailing scheduled for 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026 tranships at least once, most often at Rotterdam. 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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