Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Birmingham is 26 days 2h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Birmingham?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 26 days 2h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and ANL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Birmingham takes around 19h 35m. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and Birmingham?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by DHL, DHL, Silk Way West Airlines, DHL and DHL and the typical transit time is around 19h 35m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shenzhen and Birmingham. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 19h 35m. DHL, DHL, Silk Way West Airlines, DHL and DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Birmingham by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and Birmingham by cargo ship is 13,404 Nautical Miles (24,824 Kilometres / 15,425 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Liverpool (GBLIV).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Birmingham by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and Birmingham by air is around 10,216 Kilometres (6,348 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.17t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen to Birmingham. 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 Shenzhen to Birmingham?

Accepted Answer

589kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen to Birmingham. 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 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
DHLFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Silk Way West AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
DHLFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
DHLFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Saudia	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CIX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Carioca → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SEAS2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Ingwe → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AFL - X → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AFL → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Shikra → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Clanga → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Phoenix → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
IEX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
New Falcon - x → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
CIMEX1 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
New Falcon → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Tiger → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AS9 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AS1 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
REX2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WAX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, APL
→ NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL1 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, APL
FAL8 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL3 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, APL
FAL5 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Dragon → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Jade → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
→ NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU5 / LL6 → IEX / IP3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6 → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU5 / LL6 → ESE2 / EEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 → RTWPAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → NEFGUI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Lion → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE7 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE6 / Lion → AE7 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk

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Shenzhen to Birmingham By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Shenzhen to Birmingham by Air freight

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Hong Kong International Airport to East Midlands Airport

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Shekou to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Yantian to Liverpool

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Yantian to London Gateway Port

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