Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and China is 15 days 5h. Ships depart from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 15 days 5h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE and Yang Ming.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico to China takes around 13hrs. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez (TIJ) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez (TIJ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 13hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico and China. 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 16h 25m. China Southern Airlines and Kalitta Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mexico to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and China by cargo ship is 7,086 Nautical Miles (13,123 Kilometres / 8,154 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and China by air is around 10,253 Kilometres (6,371 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez (TIJ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

912kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to China. 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 to China?

Accepted Answer

601kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to China. 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
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
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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
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AC2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AC2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AN2 / NW2 / Andes / AX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM
AC2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AME1/TPM / NW3 / AZTEC / AX3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, HMM
M2A / WSA5 / TLP5	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
NW4 / AX4 / SA2	Direct	2-4 times a week	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
NW2 / AX2 → NW4 / AX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
AN2 → JP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MCX → WSA8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AN2 → WC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Andes → Empire	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NW4 / AX4 → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, HMM
AN2 / NW2 / Andes / AX2 → AME1/TPM / NW3 / AZTEC / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM
Mexicas → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Andes → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALEX → Empire	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AME1/TPM / NW3 / AZTEC / AX3 → AN2 / NW2 / Andes / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, HMM
CALEX → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NW1 / AX1 → NW4 / AX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
SA6 → SA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming

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Mexico to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mexico to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez to Beijing Capital International Airport

Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Mexico to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Lazaro Cardenas to Shanghai

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