Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Halifax and Shanghai is 57 days 2h. Ships depart from New York (USNYC) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Halifax and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from New York (USNYC) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 57 days 2h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, MSC, ZIM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ZIM, MSC, ZIM, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Maersk and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Halifax to Shanghai takes around 1 day 14h. Flights depart from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Halifax and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 1 day 14h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Halifax and Shanghai by cargo ship is 11,095 Nautical Miles (20,548 Kilometres / 12,768 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Halifax to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Halifax and Shanghai by air is around 13,518 Kilometres (8,400 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.21t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Halifax 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 Halifax to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

625kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Halifax 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
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+8 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AA7	Direct	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Wan Hai, Maersk
ZSA → NIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
TP16 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP16 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP16 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Emerald → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TP16 / Emerald → AE5 / Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
→ ZCT → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
MECL1 → TP10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TP11/USEC6 / Elephant / ZNF → TP10 / Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC, ZIM
TP17 / America / Z7S → TP10 / Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC, ZIM
ZCA → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
NEUSEC 1 → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ZCI → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
ZCT → → TP10 / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, ZIM
MEDUSEC → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
TA5 / MEDUSEC → TP10 / Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, Maersk
TA2 / NEUATL2 → TP10 / Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
Ecumed → TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Empire → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA to SAEC String 1 → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
TP16 → TP10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TA12 → TP10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ECUADOR-NWC-USA →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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