Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dallas and Shanghai is 17 days 9h. Ships depart from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dallas and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 17 days 9h later. These services are operated by ZIM, TS Lines, China United, ONE, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, ZIM, CMA CGM, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, Yang Ming, Maersk, ONE, ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Wan Hai, ZIM, Maersk, Yang Ming and Gold Star.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dallas to Shanghai takes around 15h 29m. Flights depart from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dallas and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Delta Air Lines, EVA Air, United Airlines, Air France, China Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Finnair and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 15h 29m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Dallas and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 15h 29m. EVA Air and China Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Dallas to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dallas and Shanghai by cargo ship is 7,365 Nautical Miles (13,639 Kilometres / 8,475 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Long Beach (USLGB) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dallas to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dallas and Shanghai by air is around 14,301 Kilometres (8,886 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.32t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dallas 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 Dallas to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

729kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dallas 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
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
EVA AirFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
China AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+4 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Finnair	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
HDS / HEDE - HDS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, Maersk, Gold Star, HEDE
HDS2 / HEDE - HDS2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	China United, HEDE
PS3 / PMR - PS3 \|\| HMM - PS3 \| ONE - PS3 \| YML - PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC, Yang Ming, HMM
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
US2 / TP12	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EX1 / APL - EX1 \| ML - --	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, CNC Line, Maersk
PS6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, SM Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
WC5 / TP7 → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FP1 → SJJS - SJK2/SJH2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZX2 → ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
FUJI → COSCO - SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ZX2 → ZNP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
WC5 / TP7 → WC4 / TP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PS3 / PMR - PS3 \|\| HMM - PS3 \| ONE - PS3 \| YML - PS3 → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
TA1 / AL5 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS4 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
TP7 → SH3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FP1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FP1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
TP7 → IA88	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WC5 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PS3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PS3 / PMR - PS3 \|\| HMM - PS3 \| ONE - PS3 \| YML - PS3 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
WC1 / TP6 → WC3 / TP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PS4 → NW1 / AX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
WC5 → AME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AP1 → CI6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
ZX2 → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
TP7 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PS7 → CTE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
HEDE - HDS3 → KYX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Gold Star

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CLX	Direct	1-2 times a week	Matson
HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
APX / AWC / KMTC - APX \| SLS - AWC \| TSL - AWC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, Maersk, King Ocean, SLS
MAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Matson
CPX	Direct	1-2 times a week	SM Line, HMM
MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE, MSC
PS6	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, SM Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL, Yang Ming
Orient	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEA3 → WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEA3 / PSX → CTI1 / CIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SEA3 → CTW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEA3 / PSX → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SEA3 / PSX → CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SEA3 / PSX → EPNW / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SEA3 / PSX → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
WCCA2 → AC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CP2 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SEA3 → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEA3 → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WAMS → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Dallas to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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