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# Ocean Freight: Los Angeles → Rotterdam

The Los Angeles → Rotterdam trade lane connects Los Angeles, United States with Rotterdam, Netherlands, a sea distance of roughly 6,049 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 19–29 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:** Los Angeles (USLAX)
- **Destination:** Rotterdam (NLRTM)
- **Transit (est.):** 19–29 days
- **Sea distance:** ~6,049 nm
- **Trade:** North America → North Europe

## 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 Los Angeles to Rotterdam take?

Ocean transit from Los Angeles to Rotterdam typically takes 19–29 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 Los Angeles to Rotterdam?

The approximate sea distance is 6,049 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Los Angeles to Rotterdam?

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

### How can I track a container from Los Angeles to Rotterdam?

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.

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