Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Douala is 40 days 20h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Kribi (CMKBI) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Douala?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Kribi (CMKBI) around 40 days 20h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, MSC and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Douala takes around 22h 19m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Douala International Airport (DLA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Douala?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Douala International Airport (DLA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir and Air France and the typical transit time is around 22h 19m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Shanghai and Douala. 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 Shanghai to Douala by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Douala by cargo ship is 10,977 Nautical Miles (20,330 Kilometres / 12,633 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) and Kribi (CMKBI).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to Douala by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Douala by air is around 12,105 Kilometres (7,522 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Douala International Airport (DLA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.66t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to Douala. 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 Shanghai to Douala?

Accepted Answer

534kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Douala. 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
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AFEX2	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM
ASAFGR / WAX4 / AWA / FEW6 / WAF4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, OOCL
ASAFGR / WAX4 / AWA / FEW6 / WAF4	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
AFL	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SE2 → CMA - EURAF4 \| MRGSA - MAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CIMEX1 → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SE1 / AE12 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WAX2 / FEW3 → ASAFGR / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
SE1 / AE12 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AC2 → FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SE4 / AE19 / GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19 → WAX4 / AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SH3 → FEW6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SH1 → FEW6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE4 → CMA - EURAF4 \| MRGSA - MAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IEX → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CIT → FEW1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA88 → FEW1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PHOENIX → AFL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AC2 → FEW1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AAK - FE → AWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AAK - FE → AWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → AFEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → ASAFGR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → ASAFGR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Shanghai to Douala By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Douala International Airport

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