India to USA ocean freight
Shipping from Kolkata to Charleston
44 sailings from 5 carriers are scheduled from Kolkata (INCCU) to Charleston, SC (USCHS) for 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026. Typical transit is 52 days port to port.
- Sailings (4 weeks)
- 44
- Per week
- 11
- Carriers
- 5
- Fastest
- 34 days
- Typical
- 52 days
- Direct sailings
- 0
Carriers on this route
Shipping lines from Kolkata to Charleston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | 2 | 34 days | 34 days | Colombo |
| Maersk | 7 | 42 days | 47 days | Colombo |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 5 | 45 days | 48 days | Singapore |
| CMA CGM | 5 | 46 days | 51 days | Colombo |
| ONE | 25 | 51 days | 57 days | Singapore |
Most common transhipment ports: Colombo (26), Singapore (14), Nhava Sheva (4).
Upcoming sailings
Next departures from Kolkata
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 | SINAR POMALAA 152E | 10 Dec 2026 | 57 | Singapore |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Maersk | MTT SEMPORNA 616S | 25 Nov 2026 | 42 | Colombo |
| 15 Oct 2026 | CMA CGM | ASIATIC JADE 348020W13 | 29 Nov 2026 | 46 | Colombo |
| 15 Oct 2026 | ONE | ASIATIC JADE 2617W | 7 Dec 2026 | 53 | Colombo |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Hapag-Lloyd | SINAR PANGKALAN SUSU 034E | 2 Dec 2026 | 47 | Singapore |
| 16 Oct 2026 | ONE | Vessel to be confirmed | 6 Dec 2026 | 51 | Nhava Sheva |
| 18 Oct 2026 | ONE | SINAR PANGKALAN SUSU 034E | 15 Dec 2026 | 58 | Singapore |
| 19 Oct 2026 | CMA CGM | AE3-TP9 DUMMY1 4000Q0S13 | 3 Dec 2026 | 46 | Colombo |
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Questions
Kolkata to Charleston: FAQs
How long does shipping from Kolkata to Charleston take?
Port to port, sailings scheduled to depart 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026 take 34 to 73 days, 52 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 Kolkata to Charleston?
5 carriers have sailings on this route in that period: MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and 2 more. Atmavaan books with the carrier whose sailing date and transit time suit your cargo.
Is there a direct ship from Kolkata to Charleston?
No. Every sailing scheduled for 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026 tranships at least once, most often at Colombo. That is normal on India–USA routes.
What is needed before the container leaves Kolkata?
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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