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# Ocean Freight: Algeciras → Long Beach

The Algeciras → Long Beach trade lane connects Algeciras, Spain with Long Beach, United States, a sea distance of roughly 6,462 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 20–30 days port to port, depending on the carrier, the rotation and whether the box is transshipped at a hub. Use ShipScanner's live schedule search to find actual sailings, cut-offs and the fastest routing for your cargo.

## Key facts
- **Origin:** Algeciras (ESALG)
- **Destination:** Long Beach (USLGB)
- **Transit (est.):** 20–30 days
- **Sea distance:** ~6,462 nm
- **Trade:** Mediterranean → North America

## Carriers operating this corridor
- [Maersk (MAEU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/maeu)
- [MSC (MSCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/mscu)
- [CMA CGM (CMDU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cmdu)
- [Hapag-Lloyd (HLCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/hlcu)
- [ONE (ONEY)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oney)
- [COSCO (COSU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cosu)
- [Evergreen (EGLV)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/eglv)
- [OOCL (OOLU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oolu)

## Frequently asked questions
### How long does shipping from Algeciras to Long Beach take?

Ocean transit from Algeciras to Long Beach typically takes 20–30 days port to port. Direct services sit at the lower end; routings with a transshipment take longer. Search live schedules for exact dates.

### What is the sea distance from Algeciras to Long Beach?

The approximate sea distance is 6,462 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Algeciras to Long Beach?

Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the Mediterranean → North America trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.

### How can I track a container from Algeciras to Long Beach?

Enter your container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival across every major carrier — no per-carrier login needed.

## Related trade lanes
- [Algeciras → Houston](https://shipscanner.co/freight/algeciras-esalg-to-houston-ushou) — 17–26 days · Mediterranean → North America
- [Algeciras → Los Angeles](https://shipscanner.co/freight/algeciras-esalg-to-los-angeles-uslax) — 20–30 days · Mediterranean → North America
- [Algeciras → Savannah](https://shipscanner.co/freight/algeciras-esalg-to-savannah-ussav) — 15–23 days · Mediterranean → North America
- [Ambarli → Houston](https://shipscanner.co/freight/ambarli-tramb-to-houston-ushou) — 21–31 days · Mediterranean → North America
- [Ambarli → Long Beach](https://shipscanner.co/freight/ambarli-tramb-to-long-beach-uslgb) — 22–33 days · Mediterranean → North America
- [Ambarli → Los Angeles](https://shipscanner.co/freight/ambarli-tramb-to-los-angeles-uslax) — 22–33 days · Mediterranean → North America
- [Ambarli → Savannah](https://shipscanner.co/freight/ambarli-tramb-to-savannah-ussav) — 19–29 days · Mediterranean → North America
- [Genoa → Houston](https://shipscanner.co/freight/genoa-itgoa-to-houston-ushou) — 18–27 days · Mediterranean → North America

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