Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Frankfurt to Guangzhou by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Frankfurt and Guangzhou is 35 days 2h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Frankfurt and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 35 days 2h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM and Evergreen.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Frankfurt to Guangzhou by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Frankfurt to Guangzhou takes around 10h 45m. Flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Frankfurt and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, Lufthansa, Air China, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Saudia, China Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and Air China and the typical transit time is around 10h 45m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Frankfurt and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Frankfurt and Guangzhou. Cargo flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 10h 45m. China Southern Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Saudia and China Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Frankfurt to Guangzhou by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Frankfurt and Guangzhou by cargo ship is 13,436 Nautical Miles (24,884 Kilometres / 15,462 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Nansha (CNNSA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Frankfurt to Guangzhou by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Frankfurt and Guangzhou by air is around 9,031 Kilometres (5,612 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Frankfurt to Guangzhou by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.22t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Frankfurt to Guangzhou. 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 Frankfurt to Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

414kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Frankfurt to Guangzhou. 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 AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300+8 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Etihad AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
SaudiaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A380-800+3 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300+9 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+7 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+5 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+4 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A380-800+3 others
Air China	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL8 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU9 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CES → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU9 / LL7 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CES → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
LL7 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CES → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
CES → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU9 / LL7 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 → CNC - CS1 \| WHL - CS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL8 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU9 / LL7 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
FAL8 / AEU9 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CES → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL8 / AEU9 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CES → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AE5 → IA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL8 → CNC - BBX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AE5 → IA9	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
AEU9 / LL7 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU9 / LL7 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CES → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU9 / CES / LL7 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
CES → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL8 / AEU9 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
LL7 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FEMEX1 → MAESTRAL → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Frankfurt to Guangzhou By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Frankfurt Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

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Frankfurt Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Rotterdam to Shekou

Closest seaports

Rotterdam to Nansha

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