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# Ocean Freight: Laem Chabang → Shanghai

The Laem Chabang → Shanghai trade lane connects Laem Chabang, Thailand with Shanghai, China, a sea distance of roughly 1,968 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 8–13 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:** Laem Chabang (THLCH)
- **Destination:** Shanghai (CNSHA)
- **Transit (est.):** 8–13 days
- **Sea distance:** ~1,968 nm
- **Trade:** Southeast Asia → East Asia

## 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 Laem Chabang to Shanghai take?

Ocean transit from Laem Chabang to Shanghai typically takes 8–13 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 Laem Chabang to Shanghai?

The approximate sea distance is 1,968 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Laem Chabang to Shanghai?

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

### How can I track a container from Laem Chabang to Shanghai?

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
- [Cai Mep → Busan](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-busan-krpus) — 9–15 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia
- [Cai Mep → Hong Kong](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-hong-kong-hkhkg) — 6–10 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia
- [Cai Mep → Kaohsiung](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-kaohsiung-twkhh) — 6–10 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia
- [Cai Mep → Ningbo-Zhoushan](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-ningbo-zhoushan-cnngb) — 8–13 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia
- [Cai Mep → Shanghai](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-shanghai-cnsha) — 8–13 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia
- [Cai Mep → Tokyo](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-tokyo-jptyo) — 11–17 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia
- [Cai Mep → Yantian](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-yantian-cnytn) — 6–10 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia
- [Cai Mep → Yokohama](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-yokohama-jpyok) — 11–17 days · Southeast Asia → East Asia

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