Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Norfolk to Foshan by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Norfolk and Foshan is 40 days 2h. Ships depart from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Norfolk and Foshan?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 40 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, OOCL, ZIM, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, Maersk, COSCO and OOCL.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Norfolk to Foshan by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Norfolk to Foshan takes around 1 day 6h. Flights depart from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Norfolk and Foshan?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 6h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Norfolk and Foshan?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Norfolk and Foshan. Cargo flights depart from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 6h. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Norfolk to Foshan by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Foshan by cargo ship is 14,561 Nautical Miles (26,967 Kilometres / 16,756 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Norfolk (USORF) and Nansha (CNNSA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Norfolk to Foshan by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Foshan by air is around 14,341 Kilometres (8,911 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Norfolk to Foshan by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.47t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Norfolk to Foshan. 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 Norfolk to Foshan?

Accepted Answer

848kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Norfolk to Foshan. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 757-200 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
America → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
America → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AWE3 / ECC1 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AWE3 → CME	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO
ECC1 → FCS3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	OOCL
ECC1 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
Z7S → GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
AUE → VTS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
AWE2 → IC10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NUE2 → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AWE3 / AUE / ECC1 → SEA / PVCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
ECC1 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AWE3 → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MANB → SFT - Asia - Red Sea \| SLD - Asia - Red Sea	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ECX2 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AWE2 / ECX2 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AWE2 → CI2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
TWS → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AUE → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AWE3 / ECC1 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AL7 → US4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NUE2 → NCI	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen
TPI / HL - TPI → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ARKAS - USA \| TRKN - USM → US4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AWE2 / ECX2 → RES3 / RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NUE2 → RCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NUE2 → AEF2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AUE → ASEAN - BTX \| GSL - SXT \| ZIM - SXT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NUE2 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AWE2 → RES2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO
MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AUE → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TEX / TA10 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AWE3 → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ECC1 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MD4 / Dragon	Direct	N/A	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
America / Z7S	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
AA7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Hapag-Lloyd
MD4 / Dragon	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
EC2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
AT1 / AL2 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
MD4 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EMA → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AT4 / AL6 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1 → CBX / AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
IAX / WIN → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
AT1 / AL2 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
MD4 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Empire → PMR - EC4 \|\| EMC - AUG \| HMM - EC4 \| ONE - EC4 \| YML - EC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
INDUSA → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AT1 / AL2 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
AUE → AUG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1 → CBX / AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AT1 / AL2 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
NEUSEC 2 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
America / Z7S → Lone Star Express / ZSL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AUE → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → PMR - EC4 \|\| EMC - AUG \| HMM - EC4 \| ONE - EC4 \| YML - EC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMA → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IAX / WIN → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
MD4 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AT4 / AL6 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
America / Z7S → Emerald / ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
Dragon → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AT1 / AL2 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming

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Norfolk to Foshan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Norfolk to Foshan by Air freight

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Norfolk International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Norfolk to Foshan by Container ship

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Norfolk to Nansha

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