Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Frankfurt to Dalian by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Frankfurt and Dalian is 45 days 3h. Ships depart from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive at Dalian (CNDLC) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Frankfurt and Dalian?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive into Dalian (CNDLC) around 45 days 3h later. These services are operated by COSCO, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Frankfurt to Dalian by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Frankfurt to Dalian takes around 16h 37m. Flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Frankfurt and Dalian?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Air China, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Lufthansa, Air China and China Southern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 37m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Frankfurt and Dalian?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Frankfurt and Dalian. Cargo flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 16h 37m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Frankfurt to Dalian by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Frankfurt and Dalian by cargo ship is 15,574 Nautical Miles (28,844 Kilometres / 17,923 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Dalian (CNDLC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Frankfurt to Dalian by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Frankfurt and Dalian by air is around 8,240 Kilometres (5,120 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Frankfurt to Dalian by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.38t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Frankfurt to Dalian. 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 Frankfurt to Dalian?

Accepted Answer

620kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Frankfurt to Dalian. 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
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300+2 others
Air China	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330 Freighter+3 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330 Freighter+1 others
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Direct	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
DIAL - GBX → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Direct	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
SAFRAN1 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Swan → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FLX → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SWX2 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE1 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
AEU1 / LL1 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
GEM - Europe Shuttle 6/Benelux France Shuttle \|\| HL - BFS \| ML - E06 → FAL2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM

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