Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Shenzhen is 28 days 11h. Ships depart from New York (USNYC) and arrive at Hong Kong (HKHKG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from New York (USNYC) and arrive into Hong Kong (HKHKG) around 28 days 11h later. These services are operated by Wan Hai.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Shenzhen takes around 24h 12m. Flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart daily. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 24h 12m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Philadelphia and Shenzhen. Cargo flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 24h 12m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Shenzhen by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 11,679 Nautical Miles (21,630 Kilometres / 13,440 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Hong Kong (HKHKG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Shenzhen by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Shenzhen by air is around 15,394 Kilometres (9,565 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.3t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

634kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing (Douglas) MD-11 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AA9	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
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