Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Qingdao to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Qingdao and Chennai is 16 days 10h. Ships depart from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive at Kattupalli (INKAT) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a day.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Qingdao and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive into Kattupalli (INKAT) around 16 days 10h later. These services are operated by ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, RCL, RCL, COSCO, X-Press Feeders, ONE and COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Qingdao to Chennai by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Qingdao to Chennai takes around 13h 23m. Flights depart from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Qingdao and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Sichuan Airlines, Longhao Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Scoot and the typical transit time is around 13h 23m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Qingdao and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Qingdao and Chennai. Cargo flights depart from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 13h 23m. Longhao Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Qingdao to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Qingdao and Chennai by cargo ship is 4,261 Nautical Miles (7,892 Kilometres / 4,904 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Qingdao (CNQDG) and Chennai (INMAA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Qingdao to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Qingdao and Chennai by air is around 4,762 Kilometres (2,959 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Qingdao to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

578kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Qingdao to Chennai. 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 Qingdao to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

371kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Qingdao to Chennai. 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
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
Longhao AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737 Freighter+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Scoot	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NCI → SX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KCS2 → SX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NCI → TEI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AG2 / RIM10 → TEI1 / RMB8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, RCL
EA3 → SX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
RNI6 → RMB8	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	RCL
REA2 → RMB8	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	RCL
FCS / RFM3 → TCX / RMB8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, RCL
NPI / NWX → TEI1 / TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, ONE
EA3 → TEI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EAX3 / MFX → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, X-Press Feeders

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CIE / FIE1 / FIX / IFX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC, Sinotrans, TS Lines, SLS
NSI → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX2 → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KCS → CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
NE3 → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AMA → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAX → CIX6 / CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, PIL
CEM → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NE1 → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIMEX1 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM
IEX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIMEX7 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Shikra → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAS2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASEA2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL3 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM
Ingwe → NEWMO / AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, CMA CGM
AS1 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL5 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASAFGR → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL

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