Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dallas and Shanghai is 32 days 6h. Ships depart from Tampa (USTPA) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dallas and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tampa (USTPA) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 32 days 6h later. These services are operated by COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dallas to Shanghai takes around 16hrs. Flights depart from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dallas and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Dallas 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 Dallas to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dallas and Shanghai by cargo ship is 10,033 Nautical Miles (18,581 Kilometres / 11,545 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tampa (USTPA) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dallas to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dallas and Shanghai by air is around 15,168 Kilometres (9,425 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.6t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dallas 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 Dallas to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

599kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dallas 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
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GMXP / GME / GCC2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
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