How long does it take to ship a container from Rotterdam to Guangzhou by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Rotterdam and Guangzhou is 38 days 8h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Guangzhou?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 38 days 8h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, Maersk, MSC, Evergreen, ONE, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk and Maersk.

How long does it take to send cargo from Rotterdam to Guangzhou by air freight?

The quickest flight from Rotterdam to Guangzhou takes around 11h 22m. Flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How often do planes fly between Rotterdam and Guangzhou?

Scheduled flights between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines, Air China, China Airlines, Korean Air and EVA Air and the typical transit time is around 11h 22m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Rotterdam and Guangzhou?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Rotterdam and Guangzhou. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 11h 22m. China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Guangzhou by ship?

The distance between Rotterdam and Guangzhou by cargo ship is 13,462 Nautical Miles (24,932 Kilometres / 15,492 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Guangzhou by air?

The distance between Rotterdam and Guangzhou by air is around 9,150 Kilometres (5,686 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Rotterdam to Guangzhou by sea?

1.22t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Rotterdam to Guangzhou. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam to Guangzhou?

408kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam to Guangzhou. 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.

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Rotterdam to Guangzhou by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Rotterdam to Guangzhou by plane will take about 11h 22m and departs from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrives into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

AMS

Departs from

CAN

11h 22m: 1-2 times a day

9,150 km
5,686 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

408kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320 Freighter+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+8 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+5 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
China Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
EVA Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Rotterdam to Guangzhou by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Rotterdam to Guangzhou by ship will take about 38 days 8h and departs from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrives into Shekou (CNSHK). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Rotterdam to Shekou

Port of loading

NLRTM

Port of loading

CNSHK

38 days 8h: Every 1-2 weeks

26,017 km
16,166 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.32t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AEU9 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEU9 / LL7 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU5 / LL6 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU5 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
LUX → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CES → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CES → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL8 → CNC - CS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6 → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Levante Express → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AT1 / AL2 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
AE5 → IA15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mexico Gulf Express → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CEM → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
LEX → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CEM → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CES / LL7 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
FAL8 → SEAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SRX → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AE5 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Closest seaports

Rotterdam to Nansha

Port of loading

NLRTM

Port of loading

CNNSA

40 days 21h: Every 2-4 weeks

24,932 km
15,492 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.22t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL8 / AEU9 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
AE5 → IA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE5 → SH3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AEU9 / LL7 → MEX6B / MEYB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AE5 → SH2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AEU9 / LL7 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU9 / LL7 → MEX6 / MEY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CES → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CES → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NE1 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AEU5 / LL6 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
AEU9 → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEU9 → YIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEU9 / CES / LL7 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LL7 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AE5 → IA15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEU9 / LL7 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CES → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CEM → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CEM → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU9 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AE5 → SH2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU9 / LL7 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Most frequent

Rotterdam to Yantian

Port of loading

NLRTM

Port of loading

CNYTN

44 days 17h: 1-2 times a week

22,283 km
13,846 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

815kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE4 / AE5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 / Condor	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE, MSC
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AE5 → SH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE5 → IA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SWX → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NE1 / AE2 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NCLEVANT → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE4 → NAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CLX → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
LUX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Air Freight

11h 22m, 1-2 times a day

408kg CO₂e

Container Ship

38 days 8h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.32t CO₂e

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Scheduled flights between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines, Air China, China Airlines, Korean Air and EVA Air and the typical transit time is around 11h 22m.

Rotterdam to Guangzhou By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Quickest air route

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Rotterdam to Guangzhou by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Rotterdam to Shekou

Closest seaports

Rotterdam to Nansha

Most frequent

Rotterdam to Yantian

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