Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cardiff and Shanghai is 52 days 11h. Ships depart from Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cardiff and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 52 days 11h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cardiff to Shanghai takes around 19h 35m. Flights depart from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cardiff and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 19h 35m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Shanghai by cargo ship is 14,816 Nautical Miles (27,439 Kilometres / 17,050 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cardiff to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Shanghai by air is around 9,487 Kilometres (5,895 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.72t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

524kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cardiff 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 days	Embraer 190+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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