Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Amsterdam to Guangzhou by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Amsterdam and Guangzhou is 31 days 22h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a day.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Amsterdam and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a day from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 31 days 22h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, OOCL, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Amsterdam to Guangzhou by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Amsterdam to Guangzhou takes around 11h 22m. Flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Amsterdam and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, EgyptAir, Air China, China Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines and EVA Air and the typical transit time is around 11h 22m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Amsterdam and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Amsterdam and Guangzhou. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 11h 22m. China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Amsterdam to Guangzhou by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Amsterdam and Guangzhou by cargo ship is 17,265 Nautical Miles (31,974 Kilometres / 19,868 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Amsterdam (NLAMS) and Nansha (CNNSA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Amsterdam to Guangzhou by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Amsterdam and Guangzhou by air is around 9,150 Kilometres (5,686 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Amsterdam to Guangzhou by sea?

Accepted Answer

3.1t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Amsterdam to Guangzhou. 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 Amsterdam to Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

408kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Amsterdam to Guangzhou. 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
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320 Freighter+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+8 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
China Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+5 others
EVA Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAECS → FEW1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAX / SRX → EAS4 / EA4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
SAX / SRX → EAS3 / EA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
SAECS / SRX → WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, ONE
SAECS → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAECS → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAX / SAECS → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SRX → RCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FAL8 / AEU9 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
AE5 → SH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE5 → IA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE5 → SH2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAECS → SH2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAECS / SRX → SW2 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, ONE
SRX → MD4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AEU9 / LL7 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NE1 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL8 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU9 / LL7 → MEX6 / MEY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU9 / LL7 → MEX6 - X / MEY - X	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU9 / LL7 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CES → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU9 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AE5 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CES → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CES → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU9 / CES / LL7 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
AEU9 → YIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AE5 → IA15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL8 / AEU9 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU9 / LL7 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NE1 → EAS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL8 → CNC - CS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
LL7 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AE5 → SH1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE5 → SH2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE1 → SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5 → CPF / NP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC MOR WAF → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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