Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Christchurch to Qingdao by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Christchurch and Qingdao is 33 days. Ships depart from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive at Qingdao (CNQDG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a day.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Christchurch and Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a day from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive into Qingdao (CNQDG) around 33 days later. These services are operated by Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE, ONE, COSCO, Maersk, PIL, PIL, CMA CGM, PIL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, PIL, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO and COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Christchurch to Qingdao by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Christchurch to Qingdao takes around 1 day 19h. Flights depart from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrive at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Christchurch and Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 19h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Christchurch and Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Qingdao by cargo ship is 7,941 Nautical Miles (14,707 Kilometres / 9,138 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lyttelton (NZLYT) and Qingdao (CNQDG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Christchurch to Qingdao by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Qingdao by air is around 13,424 Kilometres (8,342 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Christchurch to Qingdao by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.74t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Christchurch to Qingdao. 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 Christchurch to Qingdao?

Accepted Answer

590kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Christchurch to Qingdao. 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
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Southern Star / NZ1 → FI3 / NPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ONE
NZ1 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Southern Star → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Southern Star → FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CNS → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ANZEX →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
KIXANL / NZS → CIMEX7 / MEX / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
KIXANL / NZS → MEX / AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
KIXANL / NZS → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
JKN → A3N	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NZJ → KCI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JKN → FCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NZJ → NAX / AUE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
JKN → AAC2 / PCN3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NZJ → AG2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
NZJ → THX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JKN → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
JSTAR →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NZS → GCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
NZS → RS2 - X / RS2 - X	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, OOCL
KIXANL / NZS →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL
NZS → RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, OOCL
KIXANL / NZS → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
KIXANL / NZS → ASAFGR / WAX4 / WAF4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
NZJ → PN3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
KIXANL / NZS → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
CNS → WSA5 / TLP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NCS → WS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
ANZEX / CNS → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
ANZEX →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ANZEX / CNS → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ANL, CNC Line, CMA CGM
NZJ → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JKN / JSTAR → WSA5 / TLP5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, OOCL
JKN → CAX1 / JCS / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, OOCL
NZJ → AME1 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
JSTAR → IA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
JKN → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
JSTAR → AC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CNS → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ANZEX / CNS → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM

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