Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Perth and Shanghai is 20 days 13h. Ships depart from Fremantle (AUFRE) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Perth and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Fremantle (AUFRE) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 20 days 13h later. These services are operated by COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Perth to Shanghai takes around 16hrs. Flights depart from Perth International Airport (PER) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Perth and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Perth International Airport (PER) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 16hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Perth and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Perth International Airport (PER) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 16h 11m. Qantas operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Perth to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Perth and Shanghai by cargo ship is 4,892 Nautical Miles (9,059 Kilometres / 5,629 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Fremantle (AUFRE) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Perth to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Perth and Shanghai by air is around 7,343 Kilometres (4,563 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Perth International Airport (PER) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

878kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Perth 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 Perth to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

94kg CO₂e is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Perth 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 Airlines	Every few hours	Boeing 787-9+6 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
QantasFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ASAX / AWX → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WAC → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT / AU1 → CIP / BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| SILMAR - CWX \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ONE
South East Asia Australia - South loop / ANL - AAXS \| CMA - South East Asia Australia - South loop \| HL - SAL \| ML - GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT \| ONE - AU1 → CIMEX6 / MEX5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
AWX → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ASAX / AWX → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
South East Asia Australia - South loop / ANL - AAXS \| CMA - South East Asia Australia - South loop \| HL - SAL \| ML - GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT \| ONE - AU1 → FAL1 / AEU2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
ASAX / AWX → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASAX / AWX → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASAX / AWX → MEX / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
South East Asia Australia - South loop → CNC - BBX2 \| SITC - CBX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ASAX → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ASAX → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WAC → IA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
South East Asia Australia - South loop / ANL - AAXS \| CMA - South East Asia Australia - South loop \| HL - SAL \| ML - GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT \| ONE - AU1 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
ASAX / AWX → AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
South East Asia Australia - South loop / ANL - AAXS \| CMA - South East Asia Australia - South loop \| HL - SAL \| ML - GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT \| ONE - AU1 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
WAC → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT → CSTAR - FEM1 \| CUL - AM1 \| MARSA - FEM1 \| UNIG - UGL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AWX → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ASAX / AWX → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
South East Asia Australia - South loop / ANL - AAXS \| CMA - South East Asia Australia - South loop \| HL - SAL \| ML - GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT \| ONE - AU1 → FAL6 / AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
AU1 / ANL - AAXS \| CMA - South East Asia Australia - South loop \| HL - SAL \| ML - GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT \| ONE - AU1 → FCE / CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE
WAC → SH2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ASAX / AWX → AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SAL / AU1 → EAS3 / EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT → GFS - CSC \| HA - SIS2 \| SILMAR - FI1 \| SKR - SIS2 \| TSL - AIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASAX / AWX → AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASAX / AWX → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
South East Asia Australia - South loop / ANL - AAXS \| CMA - South East Asia Australia - South loop \| HL - SAL \| ML - GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT \| ONE - AU1 → BEX2 / AEM6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
South East Asia Australia - South loop / ANL - AAXS \| CMA - South East Asia Australia - South loop \| HL - SAL \| ML - GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT \| ONE - AU1 → CBX / AWE7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
South East Asia Australia - South loop / ANL - AAXS \| CMA - South East Asia Australia - South loop \| HL - SAL \| ML - GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT \| ONE - AU1 → MEX / AEM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
ASAX / AWX → AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
South East Asia Australia - South loop / ANL - AAXS \| CMA - South East Asia Australia - South loop \| HL - SAL \| ML - GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT \| ONE - AU1 → FAL8 / AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
ASAX / AWX → AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WAC → SH1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT → SH1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASAX / AWX → FCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
South East Asia Australia - South loop / ANL - AAXS \| CMA - South East Asia Australia - South loop \| HL - SAL \| ML - GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT \| ONE - AU1 → IEX / FCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM

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