Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Rotterdam and Shenzhen is 37 days 18h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 37 days 18h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Rotterdam to Shenzhen takes around 11hrs. Flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Rotterdam and Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by DHL and Finnair and the typical transit time is around 11hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Rotterdam and Shenzhen. Cargo flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 11hrs. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Shenzhen by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 13,752 Nautical Miles (25,468 Kilometres / 15,825 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Shekou (CNSHK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Shenzhen by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Shenzhen by air is around 9,288 Kilometres (5,771 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.42t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

406kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam 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
DHLFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
Cathay PacificFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
Martinair HollandFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Atlas AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
China Eastern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+4 others
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A319+7 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+5 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Boeing 787-9+5 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
EVA Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE2 → JCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
NE3 → JCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE3 → AE15	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
AE3 → IA8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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