Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Milan and Shanghai is 29 days 14h. Ships depart from Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Milan and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 29 days 14h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Milan to Shanghai takes around 11h 14m. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Milan and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Air China, Air China, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, Emirates, British Airways, Qatar Airways and Thai Airways and the typical transit time is around 11h 14m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Milan and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 11h 14m. Air China, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Milan to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Milan and Shanghai by cargo ship is 11,783 Nautical Miles (21,823 Kilometres / 13,560 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Genoa (ITGOA) and Taicang (CNTAG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Milan to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Milan and Shanghai by air is around 9,137 Kilometres (5,677 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Milano Linate Airport (LIN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.09t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Milan 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 Milan to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

619kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Milan 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 Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Air ChinaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330 Freighter+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+8 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	Daily	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+5 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Austrian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+4 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+5 others
Air France	Daily	Airbus A320+4 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+6 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE2 / AE11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AMERIGO / MENA / WMA → MEX / AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
SE2 / AE11 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE2 → AS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → SA2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → SE1 / AE12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AT4 / AL6 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
E15 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AMERIGO / MENA / WMA → MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
Z55 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Z56 → AE12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Z55 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WM → TL → FE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	AAK
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE2 / AE11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MEANAMRORO	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Bahri
SE2 / AE11 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AE11 → CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE11 → MSC - Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE2 → AS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → SA2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → SE1 / AE12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AE11 → AC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SE2 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEX / AEM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → MEX / AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SE2 / AE11 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TMX2 → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDCAN → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AL6 / TA12 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
GEM - Med ECNA bridge \|\| HL - AL6 \| ML - TA12 → LL5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
ALGA → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Milan to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Milan to Shanghai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Milan Malpensa International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Closest airports

Milano Linate Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Milan to Shanghai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Vado Ligure to Shanghai

Closest seaports

Genoa to Taicang

Most frequent

Genoa to Shanghai

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