Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mumbai and Shanghai is 16 days 9h. Ships depart from Nhava Sheva (INNSA) and arrive at Qingdao (CNQDG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mumbai and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Nhava Sheva (INNSA) and arrive into Qingdao (CNQDG) around 16 days 9h later. These services are operated by FESCO, MSC, Wan Hai, King Ocean, Wan Hai, Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mumbai to Shanghai takes around 14hrs. Flights depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mumbai and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 hours. These flights are serviced by Vietnam Airlines, Thai Lion Air, Thai Airways, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 14hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mumbai and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 14hrs. Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mumbai to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mumbai and Shanghai by cargo ship is 5,053 Nautical Miles (9,357 Kilometres / 5,814 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nhava Sheva (INNSA) and Qingdao (CNQDG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mumbai to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mumbai and Shanghai by air is around 5,513 Kilometres (3,425 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.16t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mumbai 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 Mumbai to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

288kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mumbai 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
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321
Thai Lion Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+3 others
VietJet Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	Daily	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FBOL	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	FESCO
Shikra	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CI2 / ICI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia, COSCO, China United
CIX3 / CIVS / NIX / AIS3 / NMS / NIX - EA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, ZIM, Evergreen, Emirates Shipping, Gold Star, SM Line, X-Press Feeders
CIX → AM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
CIX →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CIX → AWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Nhava Sheva to Qingdao

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