Bremerhaven to Dalian

Germany → China · 577 records · Updated today
61.6d
at sea
69.4d
door-to-door
60.3–63.5 d typical (P25–P75)
Route comparison 1 path · 577 leg observations
Maersk
via Tanjung Pelepas
61.6d
577records
Maersk · P25–P75 60.3–63.5 d · +5.34d dwell at Tanjung Pelepas
Add 5.65d gate-in at Bremerhaven and 2.19d gate-out at Dalian for door-to-door totals. Times are sail-only and exclude port dwell.

Path breakdown

PathRecordsActual medianP25–P75 rangeTS dwell
via Tanjung Pelepas 57761.6d60.3–63.5 d5.34d

All values are actuals from tracked container records. Paths flagged low n have fewer than 20 records and should be read as directional.

Frequently asked questions

How long does container shipping take from Bremerhaven to Dalian?

The median transit time is 61.6 days, based on 577 tracked records on this lane.

What is the typical range of transit times from Bremerhaven to Dalian?

Most containers arrive within 60.3–63.5 days (P25–P75 of 577 tracked records on this lane). Plan with this range, not a single number.

What is the sea distance from Bremerhaven to Dalian?

The shipping distance from Bremerhaven to Dalian is approximately 11,270 nautical miles (20,871 km).

Are there transshipment options on the Bremerhaven to Dalian route?

Yes. Tracked transshipment options include: Tanjung Pelepas (61.6d total, 577 records).

What is the typical door-to-door time from Bremerhaven to Dalian?

Approximately 69.4 days door-to-door. The median gate-in dwell at Bremerhaven is 5.65 days. Vessel sail time from Bremerhaven to Dalian is 61.6 days. The median gate-out dwell at Dalian is 2.19 days.

About This Route

Container shipping from Bremerhaven to Dalian spans approximately 11,270 nautical miles, equivalent to 20,871 kilometres of sea route. Our tracked dataset for this lane includes 577 records across qualifying paths. The median sail time on the fastest tracked path is 61.6 days. Most shipments arrive within 60.3 to 63.5 days, the P25–P75 range covering the middle half of observed transits.

The typical door-to-door figure is 69.4 days. Median gate-in dwell at Bremerhaven is 5.65 days, representing the time a container spends at the origin terminal between arrival at the gate and loading onto the vessel. Vessel sail time from Bremerhaven to Dalian is 61.6 days. Median gate-out dwell at Dalian is 2.19 days, covering discharge and the time before pickup at the destination terminal.

One transshipment alternative is present in the dataset. The Tanjung Pelepas-routed path takes a median of 61.6 days based on 577 records, with a P25–P75 range of 60.3 to 63.5 days. Median dwell at the hub terminal on this path is 5.34 days.

For planning purposes, treat the 60.3 to 63.5 day P25–P75 range as the realistic arrival window for this lane. About half of all observed tracked shipments fell within that 3.2-day spread. When committing door-to-door dates to consignees, account for an additional 5.65 days of gate-in dwell at Bremerhaven and 2.19 days of gate-out dwell at Dalian on top of the chosen sail time.

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