Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Shanghai is 40 days 14h. Ships depart from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico City and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 40 days 14h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, COSCO, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Shanghai takes around 22h 56m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air, Cathay Pacific and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 22h 56m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 22h 56m. Cathay Pacific and Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mexico City to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Shanghai by cargo ship is 11,029 Nautical Miles (20,425 Kilometres / 12,692 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico City to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Shanghai by air is around 13,529 Kilometres (8,407 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.44t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

815kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City 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
Atlas Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400+2 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+4 others
EmiratesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GCS → US3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
BRASEX / BZX → GMXP / GME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
GCS → US2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CCS → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
MIX → CAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BRASEX / BZX → PEX3 / GME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
GCS → JCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
INDUSA → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
INDUSA → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
INDUSA → Lion	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
INDUSA → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
INDUSA → Santana	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Mexico City to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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