Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Anchorage and Shanghai is 20 days 2h. Ships depart from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Anchorage and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 20 days 2h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, Maersk, ZIM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, MSC, COSCO, Yang Ming, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, MSC, Yang Ming, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Anchorage to Shanghai takes around 8h 43m. Flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Anchorage and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Kalitta Air, UPS Airlines and Air China and the typical transit time is around 8h 43m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Anchorage and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 8h 43m. Kalitta Air, UPS Airlines and Air China operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Anchorage to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Anchorage and Shanghai by cargo ship is 5,123 Nautical Miles (9,488 Kilometres / 5,895 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Anchorage to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Anchorage and Shanghai by air is around 6,926 Kilometres (4,304 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

919kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Anchorage 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 Anchorage to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

434kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Anchorage 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
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CPNW / PNW4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Yang Ming
Chinook / ZNP	Direct	N/A	MSC, ZIM
WC3 / TP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ZNP → ZX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Chinook - Clanga → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook - Clanga / ZNP → Empire / ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Chinook - Clanga / ZNP → Panda / ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Chinook - Clanga → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook - Clanga → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook - Clanga → Aztec	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
Chinook → Seagull	Transshipment	N/A	MSC
Chinook - Clanga / ZNP → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
CEN → GS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1 → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
BOHAI / CEN → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
Chinook / ZNP → Lone Star Express / ZSL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Chinook → Orient	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CEN → MD3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Chinook - Clanga → Orient	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
CEN → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Chinook → SAOLA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook → Shikra	Transshipment	N/A	MSC
Chinook → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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