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 41 days 6h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) 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 Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 41 days 6h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and COSCO.

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 16h 25m. 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 every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Kalitta Air, Atlas Air, Atlas Air and China Southern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 25m.

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 Daily and a average flight time of around 16h 25m. China Southern Airlines, Kalitta Air and China Southern Airlines 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 11,617 Nautical Miles (21,515 Kilometres / 13,369 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

1.37t 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

822kg 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
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
Atlas Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
Atlas Air	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / ATG → GMXP / GME / GCC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
BRASEX / BZX → GMXP / GME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BRASEX / BZX → GMXP / GME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / ATG → GMXP / GME / GCC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
CCS → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Canada Gulf Bridge → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ZGT → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Mexico Gulf Express → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AN2 → EC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Canada Gulf Bridge → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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

Mexico City to Shanghai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Closest airports

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Mexico City to Shanghai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Altamira to Shanghai

Closest seaports

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