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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Leipzig is 42 days 15h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Hamburg (DEHAM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Leipzig?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Hamburg (DEHAM) around 42 days 15h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.

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

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Leipzig takes around 19h 41m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Leipzig?

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 19h 41m.

What is the distance between Shanghai to Leipzig by ship?

The distance between Shanghai and Leipzig by cargo ship is 14,704 Nautical Miles (27,233 Kilometres / 16,922 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) and Hamburg (DEHAM).

What is the distance between Shanghai to Leipzig by air?

The distance between Shanghai and Leipzig by air is around 8,990 Kilometres (5,586 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

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

1.09t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to Leipzig. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Leipzig?

619kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Leipzig. 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.

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Q: Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Shanghai and Leipzig?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Leipzig. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Dresden Airport (DRS) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 21h 35m. Lufthansa operates on this route.

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Air Freight

19h 41m, Every few hours

619kg CO₂e

Container Ship

42 days 15h, Every 1-2 days

832kg CO₂e

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Shanghai to Leipzig by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Leipzig by plane will take about 19h 41m and departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrives into Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. Austrian Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport

Departs from

PVG

Departs from

LEJ

19h 41m: Every few hours

8,990 km
5,586 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

619kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Austrian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+7 others
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Cargo flights

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dresden Airport

Departs from

PVG

Departs from

DRS

21h 35m: Every few hours

9,600 km
5,965 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

926kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+7 others
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Air routes from Shanghai to Leipzig

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Shanghai to Leipzig by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Leipzig by ship will take about 42 days 15h and departs from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrives into Hamburg (DEHAM). There are vessels departing every 1-2 days on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to Hamburg

Port of loading

CNSHG

Port of loading

DEHAM

42 days 15h: Every 1-2 days

20,240 km
12,577 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

832kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE2 / AE1	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE4 / Silk	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1	Direct	N/A	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FE5 / Lion	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
SH3 → AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE1 / AE12 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE1 / AE12 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AWA / FEW6 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EAS4 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX → AE5	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
SA1 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IA88 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JKF / IN1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IA1 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
HP2 → AE5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
IA5 → AE5	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
EAS3 → NE4	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
NAX → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AA7 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD → AE5	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
CAT → NE4	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
MASHARIKI → AE5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAFARI → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
US3 / TP15 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AC3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AS2 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FEW3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL3 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SE1 / AE12 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FAL1 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SE1 / AE12 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SH3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SH1 → AE1	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FEW3 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH1 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KCS2 → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SE1 / AE12 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SH1 → AE5	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ACSA2 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL7 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CIX → OCR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → OCR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
KILIMA → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AE5 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NE1 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
KILIMA → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE3 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE11 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE19 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Closest seaports

Taicang to Hamburg

Port of loading

CNTAG

Port of loading

DEHAM

53 days 13h: 1-2 times a week

27,233 km
16,922 mi.

1 transfer
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.09t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Most frequent

Shanghai to Bremerhaven

Port of loading

CNSHG

Port of loading

DEBRV

43 days 21h: 2-4 times a day

20,147 km
12,519 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

984kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SH3 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE1 / AE12 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Lion → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE1 / AE2 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Andes → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Jade → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SE1 / AE12 → EME / SLB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Seahorse → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Wallaby → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Shikra → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Griffin → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAGULL → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FIREHORSE → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BUNGARAYA → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lynx → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KANGAROO → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SAOLA → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Panda → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ipanema → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen

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Ocean routes from Shanghai to Leipzig

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There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Hamburg (DEHAM) around 42 days 15h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.

Shanghai to Leipzig By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Shanghai to Leipzig by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport

Cargo flights

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dresden Airport

Shanghai to Leipzig by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to Hamburg

Closest seaports

Taicang to Hamburg

Most frequent

Shanghai to Bremerhaven

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