Waytron has a long-term and stable relationship with many carriers. With our strong strength, professional team, scientific system and sound network, Waytron can provide our customers with one-stop global logistics services, which are now can be involved in many countries such as USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and southeast Asia, and so on. Waytron can handle FCL, LCL, and special shipments, also providing reliable SOC service and competitive rates for TP trades, especially to USA and Canada inland locations, such as Dallas, El Paso, Portland, Houston, Calgary and Winnipeg.
Waytron Overseas Department is in charge of working with the overseas agents, including D/O, Customs Clearance, Door Delivery and Transshipment to ensure the high-quality services.
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The time taken by maritime routes is primarily determined by:
Geographical Distance: Transoceanic routes (e.g., Pacific, Atlantic) take significantly longer due to 超长 distances.
Ship Type and Speed: Commercial vessels (container ships, bulk carriers) typically sail at 18-25 knots (33-46 km/h), while cruise ships or special vessels may vary.
Number of Port Calls: More ports mean longer loading/unloading times and extended voyages.
Weather and Ocean Currents: Headwinds or adverse currents (e.g., North Pacific winter storms, Indian Ocean monsoons) can delay journeys.
Canal Transit Efficiency: Queues or restrictions at the Panama Canal or Suez Canal may cause delays.
Example: Shanghai (China) → Los Angeles (US West Coast) → New York (US East Coast)
Distance: ~12,000-18,000 km (Shanghai to New York via Panama Canal)
Duration: 25-40 days (including port stops)
Feature: Crosses the Pacific Ocean; detour via Panama Canal to North America’s East Coast increases 航程.
Example: Shenzhen (China) → Hamburg (Germany) → Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) → Houston (US) → Hong Kong (China)
Distance: Over 40,000 km
Duration: 60-90 days (with multiple port stops)
Feature: Covers four oceans and multiple continents, common in global supply chain logistics or cruise tours.
Example: Ningbo (China) → Cape Town (South Africa) → London (UK)
Distance: ~20,000 km (40% longer than Suez Canal route)
Duration: 30-40 days (alternative when Suez Canal is congested)
Feature: Circumnavigates southern Africa, affected by strong westerlies in the Southern Hemisphere.
| Route Type | Typical Route Example | Distance | Average Duration | Main Causes of Long Duration |
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| Trans-Pacific East-West | Shanghai → LA → New York | 12,000-18,000 km | 25-40 days | Vast ocean distance, Panama Canal detour |
| Around-the-World | Shenzhen → Hamburg → Rio → Houston → HK | Over 40,000 km | 60-90 days | Multi-continental navigation, numerous port stops |
| Cape of Good Hope Detour | Ningbo → Cape Town → London | ~20,000 km | 30-40 days | Long distance, Southern Hemisphere westerlies |
| Trans-South America | Callao (Peru) → Santos (Brazil) | ~8,000 km | 15-20 days | Wide span of South America, Magellan Strait restrictions |
Route: Shanghai (China) → Rotterdam (Netherlands) → New York (US) → Santiago (Chile) → Sydney (Australia) → Shanghai
Total Distance: ~45,000 km
Duration: 75 days (12 port stops, 1.5 days average per port)
Breakdown: 57 days at sea, 18 days in ports. The trans-Atlantic segment from Rotterdam to New York takes 10 days, and the South Pacific segment from South America to Australia takes 14 days.
Speed Adjustment: "Slow steaming" (below 16 knots) reduces fuel costs but extends voyage time.
Route Optimization: Using weather forecasts to avoid adverse conditions.
Port Efficiency: Automated terminals (e.g., Shanghai Yangshan Port) shorten loading/unloading to <3 minutes per container.
