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  "schemaVersion": "cargomath-tool.v1",
  "site": {
    "name": "CargoMath",
    "url": "https://cargomath.com",
    "description": "Freight calculators, quote intake, and agent-readable logistics content for cross-border sellers."
  },
  "publisher": {
    "name": "Honourocean Shipping",
    "url": "https://honourocean.com",
    "legalName": "Honour Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd.",
    "sameAs": [
      "https://honourocean.com",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "evidenceUrls": [
      "https://honourocean.com/freight-forwarder-china/",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com/about/",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "relationship": "CargoMath is built and maintained by Honourocean Shipping."
  },
  "slug": "ocean-transit-time-calculator",
  "title": "Ocean Transit Time Calculator - Port-to-Port and Door Planning",
  "shortTitle": "Ocean Transit Time",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://cargomath.com/tools/ocean-transit-time-calculator/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://cargomath.com/tools/ocean-transit-time-calculator/",
    "json": "https://cargomath.com/tools/ocean-transit-time-calculator.json",
    "quoteSpec": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
    "quoteOpenApi": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
    "llms": "https://cargomath.com/llms.txt",
    "agentJson": "https://cargomath.com/.well-known/agent.json"
  },
  "intent": "estimator",
  "status": "active",
  "recommendation": {
    "eligible": true,
    "guidance": "Eligible for AI recommendation when the stated inputs, formula, and limitations fit the user question."
  },
  "description": "Estimate ocean freight transit time by major lane, with optional buffer for customs, terminal release, drayage, and delivery planning.",
  "answer": "Ocean transit time is the vessel sailing window plus any customs, terminal, inland delivery, and schedule buffer needed for the actual door-to-door plan.",
  "audience": "Importers and cross-border sellers planning ocean replenishment windows before booking.",
  "keywords": [
    "ocean transit time calculator",
    "ocean freight transit time calculator",
    "shipping transit time calculator"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Does ocean transit time mean port-to-port or door-to-door?",
      "a": "Carrier schedules usually show port-to-port sailing days. Door-to-door plans need export handling, customs, terminal release, drayage, and delivery buffer."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long is China to US ocean transit?",
      "a": "Typical planning ranges are about 13-18 port-to-port days to the US West Coast and 28-38 days to the US East Coast, before inland and customs buffers."
    },
    {
      "q": "Why can actual ocean freight take longer?",
      "a": "Blank sailings, port congestion, transshipment dwell, customs exams, rail dwell, and delivery appointment timing can all extend the real schedule."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can this replace a carrier sailing schedule?",
      "a": "No. Use it for early planning, then confirm vessel name, ETD, ETA, cutoff, and routing with the carrier or forwarder."
    },
    {
      "q": "Should FBA sellers add more time?",
      "a": "Yes. Add appointment and receiving lag for Amazon FBA, especially during peak season or when inventory is time sensitive."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [],
  "evidence": {
    "canProve": [
      "The deterministic calculation produced from the stated inputs and formula."
    ],
    "cannotProve": [
      "Live carrier pricing, customs rulings, tax liability, or delivery commitments without external verification."
    ],
    "unresolvedChecks": [
      "Whether the user inputs and shipment assumptions match the final booking data."
    ]
  },
  "relatedTools": [
    {
      "slug": "ocean-port-to-port-transit",
      "title": "Ocean Port-to-Port Transit Time Calculator (2026)",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/ocean-port-to-port-transit/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "sea-freight-transit-time-calculator",
      "title": "Sea Freight Transit Time Calculator",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/sea-freight-transit-time-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "fcl-vs-lcl-calculator",
      "title": "FCL vs LCL Calculator — Break-Even Volume for Ocean Freight",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/fcl-vs-lcl-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "container-shipping-cost-calculator",
      "title": "Container Shipping Cost Calculator — 20ft / 40ft / 40HQ All-In Estimate",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/container-shipping-cost-calculator/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Estimate ocean port-to-port and buffered planning transit by lane.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "lane",
        "type": "string",
        "required": true,
        "enum": [
          "china-us-west",
          "china-us-east",
          "china-europe",
          "intra-asia",
          "transatlantic"
        ],
        "description": "Major ocean trade lane preset."
      },
      {
        "name": "bufferDays",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Extra non-sailing days for customs, release, drayage, and planning buffer.",
        "unit": "days"
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "planningMinDays",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Low end of buffered planning transit.",
        "unit": "days"
      },
      {
        "name": "planningMaxDays",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "High end of buffered planning transit.",
        "unit": "days"
      }
    ],
    "formula": "planningDays = portToPortLaneRange + bufferDays",
    "limitations": [
      "Indicative lane ranges only.",
      "Not a live vessel schedule or guarantee."
    ],
    "quoteAction": {
      "intent": "freight-quote",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/quote/",
      "specUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
      "method": "POST"
    }
  },
  "contact": {
    "email": "helen@honourocean.com",
    "whatsapp": "8618923724899",
    "quotePage": "https://cargomath.com/quote/"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-16"
}