Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Norfolk to Shenzhen by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Norfolk and Shenzhen is 41 days 18h. Ships depart from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive at Xiamen (CNXMG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Norfolk and Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive into Xiamen (CNXMG) around 41 days 18h later. These services are operated by Evergreen and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Norfolk to Shenzhen by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Norfolk to Shenzhen takes around 1 day 7h. Flights depart from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Norfolk and Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx and FedEx and the typical transit time is around 1 day 7h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Norfolk and Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Norfolk and Shenzhen. Cargo flights depart from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 7h. FedEx and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Norfolk to Shenzhen by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 14,372 Nautical Miles (26,617 Kilometres / 16,539 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Norfolk (USORF) and Xiamen (CNXMG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Norfolk to Shenzhen by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Shenzhen by air is around 14,502 Kilometres (9,011 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Norfolk to Shenzhen by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.75t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Norfolk to Shenzhen. 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 Norfolk to Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

435kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Norfolk to Shenzhen. 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
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
FedExFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Direct	1-2 times a week	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
TP10 / Amberjack → TP1 / Maple	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
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