Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Madrid and Shanghai is 40 days 19h. Ships depart from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Madrid and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 40 days 19h later. These services are operated by COSCO, Maersk, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Madrid to Shanghai takes around 12h 17m. Flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Madrid and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 12h 17m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Madrid and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 12h 17m. Air China, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Madrid to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and Shanghai by cargo ship is 14,213 Nautical Miles (26,323 Kilometres / 16,356 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Valencia (ESVLC) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Madrid to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and Shanghai by air is around 10,294 Kilometres (6,396 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.16t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Madrid to Shanghai. 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 Madrid to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

477kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Madrid to Shanghai. 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 ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+6 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+5 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+6 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+10 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+6 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+6 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, CMA CGM
SE2 / AE11	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MD2 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
MEX2 → SEAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEM1 / WM1 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MD2 → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
AEM1 / WM1 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MD2 / WM1 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
AEM1 / WM1 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEDEX → REX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MINA → EMC - RCS \| GFS - RCS \| ONE - RCS \| RCL - RCR \| TSL - RCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
FEW5 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CMA - EURAF4 \| MRGSA - MAS → NE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EMX / AEGEAN SEA → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MGX / TA11 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
COSCO - MWAX \| OOCL - MWAX → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
West Med to Red Sea → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Himalaya → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
TEX / TA10 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AEM1 / WM1 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
WM1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, CMA CGM
CMA - EURAF4 \| MRGSA - MAS → NE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ST2 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MSW → SE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
4E2 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AT4 / AL6 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
MGX / TA11 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WM1 / E07 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, CMA CGM
WM1 / E07 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, CMA CGM
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEM1 / MD2 → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
MINA / WM3 → RES3 / RS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MINA → RES2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → Silk	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → Silk	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC-USA-SAWC → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → Swan	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Madrid to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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