Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Portugal to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Portugal and China is 29 days 10h. Ships depart from Setubal (PTSET) and arrive at Qingdao (CNQDG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Portugal and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Setubal (PTSET) and arrive into Qingdao (CNQDG) around 29 days 10h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Portugal to China by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Portugal to China takes around 13h 10m. Flights depart from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) and arrive at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Portugal and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Capital Airlines, Korean Air, Qatar Airways and EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 13h 10m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Portugal and China?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Portugal and China. Cargo flights depart from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 20h 8m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Portugal to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portugal and China by cargo ship is 13,097 Nautical Miles (24,256 Kilometres / 15,072 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Setubal (PTSET) and Qingdao (CNQDG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Portugal to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portugal and China by air is around 10,745 Kilometres (6,677 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Portugal to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

3.01t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Portugal to China. 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 Portugal to China?

Accepted Answer

548kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Portugal to China. 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
Capital Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
Korean Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AGAPOME → EURAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ AWE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CALEX → Orient	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Portugal to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Portugal to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

Cargo flights

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Portugal to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Setubal to Qingdao

Cargo flights

Sines to Qingdao

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