How long does it take to ship a container from Birmingham to Foshan by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Birmingham and Foshan is 33 days. Ships depart from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Birmingham and Foshan?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 33 days later. These services are operated by COSCO, Evergreen, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, Yang Ming, HMM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, APL, Evergreen, ONE, ONE, ONE, OOCL, CMA CGM and Evergreen.

How long does it take to send cargo from Birmingham to Foshan by air freight?

The quickest flight from Birmingham to Foshan takes around 19h 58m. Flights depart from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How often do planes fly between Birmingham and Foshan?

Scheduled flights between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Saudia and the typical transit time is around 19h 58m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Birmingham and Foshan?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Birmingham and Foshan. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Birmingham to Foshan by ship?

The distance between Birmingham and Foshan by cargo ship is 11,419 Nautical Miles (21,148 Kilometres / 13,141 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Southampton (GBSOU) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Birmingham to Foshan by air?

The distance between Birmingham and Foshan by air is around 10,499 Kilometres (6,524 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Birmingham to Foshan by sea?

1.67t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Birmingham to Foshan. 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 Birmingham to Foshan?

571kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Birmingham to Foshan. 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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19h 58m, Every 1-2 days

571kg CO₂e

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33 days, Every 1-2 weeks

1.65t CO₂e

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Birmingham to Foshan by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Foshan by plane will take about 19h 58m and departs from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and arrives into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Turkish Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Birmingham International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

BHX

Departs from

CAN

19h 58m: Every 1-2 days

10,499 km
6,524 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

571kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+1 others

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Birmingham to Foshan by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Foshan by ship will take about 33 days and departs from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrives into Shekou (CNSHK). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Southampton to Shekou

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

CNSHK

33 days: Every 1-2 weeks

20,933 km
13,007 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.65t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AEU2 → CUL - REX \| XPF - CRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL1 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AT1 / AL2 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
FAL1 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU2 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FP2 / Griffin → FE6 / Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE, MSC
FE3 / Condor → FE6 / Swan	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
FE3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FAL1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL1 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4 → REX2 / CMA - REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM
FAL1 → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
FE3 → JS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE3 → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IBC → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
LL4 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → CIMEX6 / MEX5 / APG / ME4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL1 / LL4 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL

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Closest seaports

Southampton to Nansha

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

CNNSA

34 days 21h: Every 1-2 weeks

21,148 km
13,141 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.67t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AEU2 → CUL - REX \| XPF - CRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEU2 / LL4 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL1 / AEU2 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
FAL1 / AEU2 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
FAL1 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Condor → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Condor → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL1 → CNC - BBX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FE3 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE3 → PA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FAL1 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4 → REX2 / CMA - REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM
FAL1 → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL1 → RCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Condor → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3 → SAS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
AEU2 / LL4 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
Condor → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FAL1 → AEF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL

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Most frequent

Southampton to Yantian

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

CNYTN

38 days 1h: 2-4 times a week

24,343 km
15,126 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

2.15t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE3 / Condor	Direct	1-2 times a week	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE, MSC
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4 → CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 / OCEAN - USEC8 \|\| CMA - CBX \| COSCO - AWE7 \| EMC - CBX \| OOCL - ECC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Condor → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Condor → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FE3 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Condor → America	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Condor → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Neo Samba → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FE3 / Condor → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
AT2 / AL3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
FE3 / Condor → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming

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Birmingham to Foshan by Air freight

Quickest air route

Birmingham International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Birmingham to Foshan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Southampton to Shekou

Closest seaports

Southampton to Nansha

Most frequent

Southampton to Yantian

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