Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from China to Cuba by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Cuba is 33 days 6h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Mariel (CUMAR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between China and Cuba?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Mariel (CUMAR) around 33 days 6h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from China to Cuba by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from China to Cuba takes around 23h 18m. Flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at José Martí International Airport (HAV).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between China and Cuba?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and José Martí International Airport (HAV) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China and Air France and the typical transit time is around 23h 18m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between China and Cuba?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between China and Cuba. 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 China to Cuba by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Cuba by cargo ship is 10,595 Nautical Miles (19,622 Kilometres / 12,193 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Mariel (CUMAR).

Question 7

What is the distance between China to Cuba by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Cuba by air is around 12,745 Kilometres (7,920 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and José Martí International Airport (HAV).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from China to Cuba by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.53t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China to Cuba. 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 China to Cuba?

Accepted Answer

423kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from China to Cuba. 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
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Air France	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EC2 → CUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
JCS → CUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JCS → CUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EC2 → CUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PEX2 → INDIGO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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China to Cuba By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Beijing Capital International Airport to José Martí International Airport

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Shanghai to Mariel

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