Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Belfast to Shanghai by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Shanghai is 48 days 14h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a day.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 48 days 14h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Belfast to Shanghai by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Shanghai takes around 19h 45m. Flights depart from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart daily. These flights are serviced by KLM and British Airways and the typical transit time is around 19h 45m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Belfast and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Belfast and Shanghai. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Belfast to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Shanghai by cargo ship is 15,122 Nautical Miles (28,006 Kilometres / 17,402 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Shanghai by air is around 9,670 Kilometres (6,009 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Belfast to Shanghai by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.66t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast to Shanghai. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

488kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Shanghai. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 2-4 weeks	Embraer 190+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ISX → FAL8 → SHAKA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WCUKS6 → FEMEX1 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WCUKS6 / NIS → LIBERTY / TAE → FAL2 / AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
NIS → GEX2 → AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WCUKS6 / NIS → FAL3 / AEU6 → FAL2 / AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ISX → FAL8 → HIXP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 → MANB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 → TWPKS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 → SEAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 → ACSA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 → MCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 → SEAS2-x	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 → PEX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 → EXX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 → CBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 → PEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 → CPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 → BOHAI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WCUKS6 → CALFB → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8 → CMX6NWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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