Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Shanghai is 34 days 22h. Ships depart from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures N/A.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart n/a from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 34 days 22h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, MSC, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai takes around 23h 25m. Flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 23h 25m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Shanghai by air is around 12,204 Kilometres (7,583 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

344kg CO₂e is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia 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
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-900+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+8 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747+9 others
Xiamen Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Empire / ZNS	Direct	N/A	MSC, 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
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

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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
EC5 → SE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EC5 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EC5 → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EC5 → EAS4 / EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
EC5 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EC5 → SA1 / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
EC5 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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

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Philadelphia to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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John F Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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