Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Colombia to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombia and China is 27 days 14h. Ships depart from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombia and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 27 days 14h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ZIM, MSC, Maersk, ZIM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, MSC, ONE, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Colombia to China by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Colombia to China takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Colombia and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Colombia and China?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Colombia and China. Cargo flights depart from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 4h. Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Colombia to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and China by cargo ship is 9,110 Nautical Miles (16,872 Kilometres / 10,484 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cartagena (COCTG) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Colombia to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and China by air is around 16,920 Kilometres (10,514 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Colombia to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.15t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombia to China. 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 Colombia to China?

Accepted Answer

780kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombia to China. 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
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
US3 / TP15	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US2 / TP12	Direct	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
US3 / TP15	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
TP12 → ZIM - ZX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TP12 → HEDE - HDS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ZGT → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Emerald → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
US3 / TP15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Emerald / ZXB → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM, MSC
Gulf to SAEC String1 → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
US2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Gulf to SAEC String1 → Santana	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
UCLA → ASAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Gulf to SAEC String2 → Santana	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AN2 → SX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Gulf to SAEC String1 → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Gulf to SAEC String1 → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
US2 / TP12 → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ZCX → ZSL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
M2A / WSA5 / TLP5 / CMA - M2A \| COSCO - WSA5 \| OOCL - TLP5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, OOCL, ZIM, CMA CGM
WS6 / AS2 / SA8	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, Wan Hai, PIL
AME1 / NW3 / Aztec / AX3	Direct	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, HMM, MSC
AC3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WSA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, PIL, Wan Hai
M2X → COSCO - SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Ecumed → TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AME1 → US3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Ecumed → AC2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
AME1 / NW3 / Aztec / AX3 → AN2 / NW2 / Andes / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, HMM, MSC
NW3 / AX3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
Ecumed → AC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NW3 / Aztec / AX3 → EC4 / PMR - EC4 \|\| EMC - AUG \| HMM - EC4 \| ONE - EC4 \| YML - EC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC
Aztec → Mexicas	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AME1 / NW3 / Aztec / AX3 → AN2 / NW2 / Andes / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, HMM, MSC
AME1 / NW3 / Aztec / AX3 → AN2 / NW2 / Andes / AX2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, HMM, MSC
AN2 / NW2 / Andes / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM
NW3 / AX3 → FLX / ALX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM

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Colombia to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Colombia to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

El Dorado International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Cargo flights

El Dorado International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Colombia to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cartagena to Shanghai

Most frequent

Buenaventura to Shanghai

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