Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Rotterdam and Shenzhen is 39 days 3h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 39 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Rotterdam to Shenzhen takes around 11h 20m. Flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Rotterdam and Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 20m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Rotterdam and Shenzhen. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 12hrs. Martinair Holland, Cathay Pacific, China Cargo Airlines, Silk Way West Airlines, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Shenzhen by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 13,606 Nautical Miles (25,198 Kilometres / 15,657 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and Shekou (CNSHK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Shenzhen by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Shenzhen by air is around 9,288 Kilometres (5,771 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.92t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Rotterdam to Shenzhen. 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 Rotterdam to Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

431kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam to Shenzhen. 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
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+2 others
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Martinair HollandFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Cathay PacificFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+2 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A318+6 others
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
Silk Way West AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A319+7 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+4 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+12 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE6 / Swan	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
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