Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Shanghai is 38 days 16h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a day.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 38 days 16h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai takes around 24h 22m. Flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, Xiamen Air and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 24h 22m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Philadelphia and Shanghai. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Shanghai by cargo ship is 10,994 Nautical Miles (20,362 Kilometres / 12,652 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Shanghai by air is around 13,916 Kilometres (8,647 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.24t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

648kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia 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
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter+6 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747+8 others
Xiamen Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MSC - Philadelphia Express → AA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ANP → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SEC → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
OL2 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
RTWPAN / PAD → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX → AA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EMUSA → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AMERXL / NEWS → VESPUCCI / AWE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX → US1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
RTWPAN / PAD → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
KEA → CBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ANP / OC1 → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AMERXL / NEWS → MANB / AWE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX → US2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EMUSA → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
KEA → VESPUCCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MSC - Philadelphia Express → US2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
RTWPAN / PAD → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NEUSEC 2 → Empire	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
KEA → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OL2 → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FLX → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Eagle → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AMERXL / NEWS → SAX / AWE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO

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