Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Shanghai is 44 days 10h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 44 days 10h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Shanghai takes around 19h 52m. Flights depart from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by KLM and British Airways and the typical transit time is around 19h 52m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Shanghai by cargo ship is 14,872 Nautical Miles (27,543 Kilometres / 17,114 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Shanghai by air is around 9,670 Kilometres (6,009 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.21t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast 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 Belfast to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

534kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast 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
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Embraer 190+2 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ISX → FAL2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
DUNRO / NIS → FAL2 / AEU3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL2 / AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
DUNRO / NIS → FAL2 / AEU3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL8 / AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL7 / AEU7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL6 / AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ISX → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUNRO / NIS → FAL3 / AEU6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL3 / AEU6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO

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