Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Portland to Beijing by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Portland and Beijing is 16 days 1h. Ships depart from Portland (USPDX) and arrive at Qingdao (CNQDG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Portland and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Portland (USPDX) and arrive into Qingdao (CNQDG) around 16 days 1h later. These services are operated by SM Line.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Portland to Beijing by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Portland to Beijing takes around 13h 15m. Flights depart from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Portland and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 13h 15m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Portland and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Portland and Beijing. Cargo flights depart from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 19h 44m. Asiana Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Portland to Beijing by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portland and Beijing by cargo ship is 5,547 Nautical Miles (10,273 Kilometres / 6,383 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Portland (USPDX) and Dalian (CNDLC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Portland to Beijing by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portland and Beijing by air is around 8,689 Kilometres (5,399 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Portland to Beijing by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.1t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Portland to Beijing. 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 Portland to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

285kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Portland to Beijing. 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
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CPX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line, HMM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CPX → CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
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