Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Shanghai to Miami by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Miami is 27 days 16h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Jacksonville (USJAX) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Miami?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Jacksonville (USJAX) around 27 days 16h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Shanghai to Miami by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Miami takes around 20h 30m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Miami?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by FedEx, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 20h 30m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Shanghai and Miami?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Miami. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 20h 30m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shanghai to Miami by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Miami by cargo ship is 10,324 Nautical Miles (19,119 Kilometres / 11,880 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Jacksonville (USJAX).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to Miami by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Miami by air is around 15,850 Kilometres (9,849 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Miami International Airport (MIA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Shanghai to Miami by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.55t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to Miami. 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 Shanghai to Miami?

Accepted Answer

624kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Miami. 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
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Atlas AirFreighter	Daily	Boeing 737 Freighter+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TP16 / Emerald / ZSA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC, ZIM
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