Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Alexandria to Chengdu by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Alexandria and Chengdu is 25 days 5h. Ships depart from Sokhna Port (EGSOK) and arrive at Qinzhou (CNQZH) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Alexandria and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Sokhna Port (EGSOK) and arrive into Qinzhou (CNQZH) around 25 days 5h later. These services are operated by PIL and PIL.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Alexandria to Chengdu by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Alexandria to Chengdu takes around 17hrs. Flights depart from Borj El Arab International Airport (HBE) and arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Alexandria and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Borj El Arab International Airport (HBE) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 17hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Alexandria and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Alexandria and Chengdu by cargo ship is 6,801 Nautical Miles (12,596 Kilometres / 7,827 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Alexandria (EGALY) and Nansha (CNNSA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Alexandria to Chengdu by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Alexandria and Chengdu by air is around 7,425 Kilometres (4,614 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Borj El Arab International Airport (HBE) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Alexandria to Chengdu by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.35t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Alexandria to Chengdu. 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 Alexandria to Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

653kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Alexandria to Chengdu. 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
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RS2 → SAF2 / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, OOCL
RS2 → VCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FEM1 / RS1 / UGL	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ALX, China United, Maersk, CSTAR, UNIG
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX2 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
BEX2 →	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
BEX2 → JFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX2 → AS9	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen
BEX2 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
BEX2 → NWAFEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX2 →	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AEM6 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BEX2 / AAS → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → ANZEX / CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
BEX2 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEM6 → CTI1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
BEX2 / AEM6 → SHAKA2 / ZAX1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Alexandria to Chengdu By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Alexandria to Chengdu by Air freight

Quickest air route

Borj El Arab International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Alexandria to Chengdu by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Sokhna Port to Qinzhou

Closest seaports

Alexandria to Nansha

Cargo flights

Alexandria to Shekou

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