Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Québec and Shanghai is 49 days 15h. Ships depart from Montreal (CAMTR) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Québec and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Montreal (CAMTR) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 49 days 15h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, OOCL, CMA CGM, OOCL, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Québec to Shanghai takes around 23hrs. Flights depart from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Québec and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air Canada and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 23hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Québec 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 Québec to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Québec and Shanghai by cargo ship is 13,688 Nautical Miles (25,351 Kilometres / 15,752 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Montreal (CAMTR) and Taicang (CNTAG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Québec to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Québec and Shanghai by air is around 12,160 Kilometres (7,556 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.44t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Québec 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 Québec to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

583kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Québec 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
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SL1 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
GEX1 → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SL1 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GEX2 → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
Canada Gulf Bridge → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CAGML/IBX → VESPUCCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MCA / MMX → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Med Canadian → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Montreal Express 1 → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CAGML/IBX → VESPUCCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MCA → SE4 → AAK - FE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MCA → JD1 → AAK - FE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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Québec to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Québec to Shanghai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Québec to Shanghai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Montreal to Shanghai

Closest seaports

Montreal to Taicang

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