Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between New Zealand and China is 15 days 17h. Ships depart from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between New Zealand and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 15 days 17h later. These services are operated by ZIM, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ANL, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from New Zealand to China takes around 11h 57m. Flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between New Zealand and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air and China Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 57m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New Zealand and China. Cargo flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 11h 57m. Singapore Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between New Zealand to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Zealand and China by cargo ship is 5,300 Nautical Miles (9,815 Kilometres / 6,099 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tauranga (NZTRG) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between New Zealand to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Zealand and China by air is around 9,310 Kilometres (5,785 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

952kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to China?

Accepted Answer

401kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New Zealand 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
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Northern Star / ML - Northern Star	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Samudera, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM
ANZEX / CNS / NCS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CNC Line, ANL, PIL, CMA CGM, NPDL
JKN / JSTAR / NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE, OOCL
Wallaby	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JKN → SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JKN → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ANZEX / CNS → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 / CMA - PEX2 \| COSCO - CAX1 \| HL - JCS \| OOCL - TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ANL, CMA CGM, OOCL
NZJ → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ANZEX / CNS / NCS → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 / ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL, PIL
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CNS → CHL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CNS / NCS → WSA2 / WS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, PIL
JSTAR → GFS - CSC \| HA - SIS2 \| SILMAR - FI1 \| SKR - SIS2 \| TSL - AIS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
JKN → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ANZEX / CNS → SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
JSTAR → IA88	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JSTAR → IA88	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JSTAR / NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → AGX / FM1 / GEM - Far East Middle East loop \|\| HL - AGX \| ML - FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk
ANZ → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL
NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → AME1 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
ANP / OC1 → CAT / EMC - CAT \| HL - CAT \| PIL - STA \| SINO - CAT \| TSL - CAT \| YML - CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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