Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Foshan to Southampton by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Foshan and Southampton is 33 days 19h. Ships depart from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive at Southampton (GBSOU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Foshan and Southampton?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive into Southampton (GBSOU) around 33 days 19h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, ONE, MSC, ONE, COSCO, MSC, ONE, OOCL, CMA CGM, ONE, OOCL, CMA CGM, OOCL, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE and COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Foshan to Southampton by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Foshan to Southampton takes around 12h 25m. Flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Foshan and Southampton?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 12h 25m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Foshan and Southampton?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Foshan and Southampton. Cargo flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 12h 35m. China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Foshan to Southampton by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Foshan and Southampton by cargo ship is 9,661 Nautical Miles (17,893 Kilometres / 11,118 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Southampton (GBSOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Foshan to Southampton by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Foshan and Southampton by air is around 9,507 Kilometres (5,907 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Foshan to Southampton by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.39t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Foshan to Southampton. 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 Foshan to Southampton?

Accepted Answer

552kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Foshan to Southampton. 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+8 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+8 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+8 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+6 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-200+4 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+6 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NAX → EPIC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
RES3 / RS2 → EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
REX2 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
KILIMA → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PEARLAS1 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Iroko → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Shikra → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WA1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Britannia → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EA2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL
MD4 / Dragon → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
EA4 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
REX2 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SW2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
SEA / PVCS → AEU2 / FAL1 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Panda → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EA3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ACSA2 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
KILIMA → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAX3 / WAF3 → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAX1 → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CIX6 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CME → AEU2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CSS3 → LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
ASAFGR / WAX4 / WAF4 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EA2 → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
YIX → AEU2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OCR	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming, MSC
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
SE3 / AE15	Direct	N/A	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
GMXP / GME / GCC2 → VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / ATG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
NEOASAS → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
GEX / AAS3 / PCS2 → CALFB / ELSA / ATW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
OCR → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Foshan to Southampton By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Foshan to Southampton by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Cargo flights

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Foshan to Southampton by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

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