India to USA ocean freight
Shipping from Visakhapatnam to Charleston
27 sailings from 8 carriers are scheduled from Visakhapatnam (INVTZ) to Charleston, SC (USCHS) for 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026. Typical transit is 51 days port to port.
- Sailings (4 weeks)
- 27
- Per week
- 6.8
- Carriers
- 8
- Fastest
- 33 days
- Typical
- 51 days
- Direct sailings
- 0
Carriers on this route
Shipping lines from Visakhapatnam 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 | 3 | 33 days | 34 days | Colombo |
| Wan Hai | 2 | 42 days | 42 days | Singapore |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 5 | 46 days | 48 days | Colombo |
| Maersk | 4 | 43 days | 48 days | Colombo |
| CMA CGM | 1 | 51 days | 51 days | Colombo |
| ONE | 5 | 54 days | 57 days | Colombo |
| COSCO | 3 | 58 days | 59 days | Shanghai |
| OOCL | 4 | 58 days | 61 days | Port Klang |
Most common transhipment ports: Colombo (17), Port Klang (4), Singapore (3).
Upcoming sailings
Next departures from Visakhapatnam
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 | OOCL | VESSEL 001E | 14 Dec 2026 | 63 | Port Klang |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Wan Hai | BUDGET VESSEL- JOIN E002 | 24 Nov 2026 | 42 | Singapore |
| 19 Oct 2026 | OOCL | TS SINGAPORE 2607E | 21 Dec 2026 | 64 | Port Klang |
| 19 Oct 2026 | COSCO | TS SINGAPORE 2607E | 21 Dec 2026 | 64 | Shanghai |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Maersk | SM MANALI 076W | 2 Dec 2026 | 43 | Colombo |
| 20 Oct 2026 | CMA CGM | SM MANALI 2980C0W13 | 9 Dec 2026 | 51 | Colombo |
| 20 Oct 2026 | ONE | SM MANALI 076W | 15 Dec 2026 | 56 | Colombo |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Hapag-Lloyd | SM MANALI 0076W | 17 Dec 2026 | 58 | Colombo, Hamburg |
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Questions
Visakhapatnam to Charleston: FAQs
How long does shipping from Visakhapatnam to Charleston take?
Port to port, sailings scheduled to depart 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026 take 33 to 64 days, 51 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 Visakhapatnam to Charleston?
8 carriers have sailings on this route in that period: MSC, Wan Hai, Hapag-Lloyd and 5 more. Atmavaan books with the carrier whose sailing date and transit time suit your cargo.
Is there a direct ship from Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam?
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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