How long does it take to ship a container from Foshan to Frankfurt by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Foshan and Frankfurt is 29 days 8h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at Rotterdam (NLRTM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

How regularly do container ships travel between Foshan and Frankfurt?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 29 days 8h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, APL, APL, MSC, HMM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and Evergreen.

How long does it take to send cargo from Foshan to Frankfurt by air freight?

The quickest flight from Foshan to Frankfurt takes around 12h 30m. Flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

How often do planes fly between Foshan and Frankfurt?

Scheduled flights between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) depart daily. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, Lufthansa, Turkmenistan Airlines and Saudia and the typical transit time is around 12h 30m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Foshan and Frankfurt?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Foshan and Frankfurt. Cargo flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 12h 30m. China Southern Airlines, Lufthansa and Saudia operates on this route.

What is the distance between Foshan to Frankfurt by ship?

The distance between Foshan and Frankfurt by cargo ship is 17,064 Nautical Miles (31,602 Kilometres / 19,636 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Rotterdam (NLRTM).

What is the distance between Foshan to Frankfurt by air?

The distance between Foshan and Frankfurt by air is around 9,031 Kilometres (5,612 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Foshan to Frankfurt by sea?

1.59t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Foshan to Frankfurt. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Foshan to Frankfurt?

303kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Foshan to Frankfurt. 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.

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Foshan to Frankfurt By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

12h 30m, Daily

359kg CO₂e

Container Ship

29 days 8h, Every 1-2 days

1.04t CO₂e

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Foshan to Frankfurt by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Foshan to Frankfurt by plane will take about 12h 30m and departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrives into Frankfurt Airport (FRA). There are flights departing daily on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

FRA

12h 30m: Daily

9,129 km
5,673 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

359kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Turkmenistan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others
SaudiaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others

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Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

FRA

14hrs: Daily

9,031 km
5,612 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

303kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+10 others
Vietnam Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Airbus A330 Freighter+6 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Asiana Airlines	Daily	Airbus A321neo+3 others

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Foshan to Frankfurt by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Foshan to Frankfurt by ship will take about 29 days 8h and departs from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrives into Rotterdam (NLRTM). There are vessels departing every 1-2 days on this route. Evergreen is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Rotterdam

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

NLRTM

29 days 8h: Every 1-2 days

24,882 km
15,461 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.04t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL3 / AEU6 / FE9 / LL5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
FAL3 / AEU6 / FE9 / LL5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
AE55 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
FE4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Closest seaports

Nansha to Rotterdam

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

NLRTM

46 days: Every 2-4 weeks

31,602 km
19,636 mi.

Direct
6 stops

Estimated emissions

1.59t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE5 / Albatros	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
→ FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EAX1 → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
CSS3 → LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
CME → FAL6 / AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
WAX3 / WAF3 → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO
WAX → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIX6 → CEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SH3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
→ FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EAX1 → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
CSS3 → LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
CME → FAL2 / AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
IA7 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA1 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAX3 / WAF3 → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
IA36 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW6 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO
WAX → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIX6 → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
→ FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AG4 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EAS3 / EA3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
EAS4 / EA4 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
WA1 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SW2 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ASAFGR / WAX4 / WAF4 → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MASHARIKI → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ASAFGR / WAX4 / WAF4 → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
AE7 / Condor → AE5 / Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC
FEW3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FE2 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
SA2 / SAS → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
AWA → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AEM3 / EM1 → IEX / IP3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
FE2 → IOS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE

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Cargo flights

Shekou to Rotterdam

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

NLRTM

32 days 6h: Every few hours

24,886 km
15,464 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.03t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KME → CEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FCE / FCS2 → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CIX / CIX3 → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
IEX / FCS / FME → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
CIX → CEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KTX3 → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PMX → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AS9 / CIX5 → FAL6 / CEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
CI5 → AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AIS → AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIX4 / CIX2 → CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
CPX → CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
AS1 / CPX3 → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
RS2 → LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
REX2 → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RS2 → LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
KME → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FCE / FCS2 → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CIX / CIX3 → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
IEX / FCS / FME → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
CIX → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KTX3 → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PMX → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AS9 / CIX5 → FAL2 / NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
CI5 → AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AIS → AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIX4 / CIX2 → NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
CPX → NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
AS1 / CPX3 → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AS1 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
RS2 → LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
SAFARI → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
REX2 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AG3 / KME → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CMX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CCX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
RS2 → LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
JSM3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IA5 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FIL / SX3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
MD1 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FIM / IOM → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
CIX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SA5 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM
MD3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, ONE
SA2 / SAS → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
CIP → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MD2 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
CPX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AS2 / SX1 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
AA7 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
JTS → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Orchid → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIT → AEU5 / CEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
Lang Co Express → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIT → AEU3 / NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
KTX1 → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO

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Foshan to Frankfurt by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Foshan to Frankfurt by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Rotterdam

Closest seaports

Nansha to Rotterdam

Cargo flights

Shekou to Rotterdam

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