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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Birmingham and Tianjin is 42 days 19h. Ships depart from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive at Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Birmingham and Tianjin?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive into Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) around 42 days 19h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, APL, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, HMM, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, MSC, CMA CGM, Evergreen and Yang Ming.

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

The quickest flight from Birmingham to Tianjin takes around 15hrs. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN).

How often do planes fly between Birmingham and Tianjin?

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Tianjin Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Air China, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines and the typical transit time is around 15hrs.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Birmingham and Tianjin. Cargo flights depart from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 18h 10m. Lufthansa operates on this route.

What is the distance between Birmingham to Tianjin by ship?

The distance between Birmingham and Tianjin by cargo ship is 15,299 Nautical Miles (28,334 Kilometres / 17,606 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Liverpool (GBLIV) and Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN).

What is the distance between Birmingham to Tianjin by air?

The distance between Birmingham and Tianjin by air is around 11,519 Kilometres (7,158 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).

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

1.63t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Birmingham to Tianjin. 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 Tianjin?

503kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Birmingham to Tianjin. 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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15hrs, Every 1-2 weeks

525kg CO₂e

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42 days 19h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.37t CO₂e

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Birmingham to Tianjin by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Tianjin by plane will take about 15hrs and departs from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives into Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Tianjin Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Tianjin Binhai International Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

TSN

15hrs: Every 1-2 weeks

8,287 km
5,149 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

525kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Tianjin Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200
Tianjin Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200+1 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Tianjin Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Korean Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others

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Closest airports

Birmingham International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport

Departs from

BHX

Departs from

PKX

20h 30m: Every 1-2 days

11,519 km
7,158 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

503kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+1 others
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Cargo flights

Birmingham International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

Departs from

BHX

Departs from

PEK

18h 10m: Every 1-2 days

8,279 km
5,144 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

417kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321 Freighter+5 others
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Most frequent

London Stansted Airport to Tianjin Binhai International Airport

Departs from

STN

Departs from

TSN

20h 41m: Daily

11,234 km
6,980 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

581kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter+6 others
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Birmingham to Tianjin by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Tianjin by ship will take about 42 days 19h and departs from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrives into Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Evergreen is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Southampton to Tianjin / Xingang

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

CNTSN

42 days 19h: Every 1-2 weeks

20,613 km
12,808 mi.

1 transfer
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.37t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL1 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL1 → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
GEX2 → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AEU2 → CF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEU2 / LL4 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FE3 → NIS / HMM - NIS \| ML - NJX \| PIL - NCI \| XPF - NJX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
Unity Bridge / TAX / TAE2 / ATE2 → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU2 / LL4 → CTW1 / NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FE3 → NCI	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4 → M2X / WSA6 / TLP6 / CMA - M2X \| COSCO - WSA6 \| OOCL - TLP6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / ATG → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
FE3 → NPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE3 / Condor → MD3 / Tiger	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
FAL1 / AEU2 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
FE3 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Condor → AFL	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
CALFB / ELSA / ATW → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 → HKH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FE3 → PA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Closest seaports

Liverpool to Tianjin / Xingang

Port of loading

GBLIV

Port of loading

CNTSN

47 days 8h: Every 2-4 weeks

28,334 km
17,606 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.63t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BORL - WCUK → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
GEX1 → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GEX1 → AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO

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Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Tianjin / Xingang

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

CNTSN

69 days 2h: Every 1-2 weeks

31,185 km
19,377 mi.

Direct
9 stops

Estimated emissions

1.73t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEFWI → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE2 / AE1 → AGX / FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → BS3 / A09	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WCC / EWX → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
NEWMO → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE2 / AE1 → IAX / FI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WCC / EWX → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
AE1 → IA9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → BS5 / A14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IOS / ME1 → AGX / FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEFWI → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC To WAF → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from Birmingham to Tianjin

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Birmingham to Tianjin By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Birmingham to Tianjin by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Tianjin Binhai International Airport

Closest airports

Birmingham International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport

Cargo flights

Birmingham International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

Most frequent

London Stansted Airport to Tianjin Binhai International Airport

Birmingham to Tianjin by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Southampton to Tianjin / Xingang

Closest seaports

Liverpool to Tianjin / Xingang

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Tianjin / Xingang

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