Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Shanghai is 39 days 5h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 39 days 5h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, ONE, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, MSC, MSC, MSC, ONE, ONE, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and ONE.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai takes around 24h 29m. Flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways, Air Canada and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 24h 29m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Philadelphia and Shanghai. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Shanghai by cargo ship is 17,714 Nautical Miles (32,806 Kilometres / 20,385 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Taicang (CNTAG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Shanghai by air is around 13,020 Kilometres (8,090 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.49t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

464kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia 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
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+3 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777+1 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+3 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter+8 others
Xiamen Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747+7 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Eagle → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Eagle → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Tango → MSC - Empire \| ZIM - ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ML - SAE \| MSC - FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → AA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EMUSA → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → Empire	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FLX → EC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
EMUSA → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Philadelphia Express → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SEC → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → Empire	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ZCX → ZNS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
NEUSEC 2 → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FLX → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FLX → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
USWASA Express → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AMERXL / NEWS → MANB / AWE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
FLX → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEC → TPI → AAK - FE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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