Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Kingston and Shanghai is 43 days 2h. Ships depart from Kingston (JMKIN) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Kingston and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Kingston (JMKIN) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 43 days 2h later. These services are operated by ZIM, CMA CGM, MSC, ZIM, ZIM, MSC, MSC, ZIM, CMA CGM, MSC, ZIM, MSC, MSC, ZIM, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Kingston to Shanghai takes around 1 day 9h. Flights depart from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Kingston and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 1 day 9h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kingston and Shanghai by cargo ship is 10,993 Nautical Miles (20,359 Kilometres / 12,651 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Kingston (JMKIN) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Kingston to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kingston and Shanghai by air is around 14,572 Kilometres (9,055 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.97t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Kingston 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 Kingston to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

717kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Kingston 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 737MAX 8+7 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Amberjack / ZCP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Amberjack → Lynx →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZCP → CI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
ZCP → ZMP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Amberjack → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZCP → ANL - A3N \| CMA - A3NANL \| COSCO - A3N \| OOCL - A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
MEDCARIB / GCO → M2A / WSA5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
Amberjack → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack / ZCP → Panda / ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
Amberjack → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack / ZCP → Empire / ZNS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM, MSC
Amberjack → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → AZTEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDCARIB / GCO → M2A / WSA5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
Amberjack → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Orient	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MEDCARIB / GCO → M2A / WSA5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MEDCARIB / GCO → ACSA1 / WSA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MEDCARIB / GCO → M2A / WSA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
PAH / CAJ → AWE1 / NUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
Yuka / GCX → GMXP / GME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
Amberjack → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
RTWPAN / PAD → A3NANL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → APRANL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Amberjack → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AN2 → SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
GCO → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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