Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dalian and Cardiff is 50 days 4h. Ships depart from Dalian (CNDLC) and arrive at Southampton (GBSOU) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dalian and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Dalian (CNDLC) and arrive into Southampton (GBSOU) around 50 days 4h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO and Yang Ming.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dalian to Cardiff takes around 19h 25m. Flights depart from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dalian and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 19h 25m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dalian and Cardiff by cargo ship is 15,284 Nautical Miles (28,307 Kilometres / 17,589 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Dalian (CNDLC) and Southampton (GBSOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dalian to Cardiff by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dalian and Cardiff by air is around 10,123 Kilometres (6,290 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.77t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dalian to Cardiff. 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 Dalian to Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

725kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dalian to Cardiff. 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
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800+3 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+4 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+4 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Airbus A320neo+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CIX / CIX3 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
M2A / WSA5 / TLP5 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
NCT → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BS2 / A07 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS2 / A07 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS2 / A07 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS2 / A07 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS2 / A07 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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