Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Seattle to Ningbo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Seattle and Ningbo is 15 days 14h. Ships depart from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive at Ningbo (CNNGB) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Seattle and Ningbo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive into Ningbo (CNNGB) around 15 days 14h later. These services are operated by SM Line, COSCO, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, MSC, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, MSC, MSC, OOCL, MSC, MSC, OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Evergreen, Evergreen, MSC, COSCO, OOCL, OOCL, MSC, MSC, MSC, OOCL, MSC, MSC, SM Line, SM Line, MSC, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and Evergreen.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Seattle to Ningbo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Seattle to Ningbo takes around 22hrs. Flights depart from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Seattle and Ningbo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific and Hainan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 22hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Seattle and Ningbo?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Seattle and Ningbo. 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 Seattle to Ningbo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seattle and Ningbo by cargo ship is 5,155 Nautical Miles (9,546 Kilometres / 5,932 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Seattle (USSEA) and Ningbo (CNNGB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Seattle to Ningbo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seattle and Ningbo by air is around 11,580 Kilometres (7,196 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Seattle to Ningbo by sea?

Accepted Answer

925kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Seattle to Ningbo. 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 Seattle to Ningbo?

Accepted Answer

514kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Seattle to Ningbo. 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
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SBX	Direct	2-4 times a week	SM Line
CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MPNW → AK23	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → WC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Chinook → PHOENIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MPNW → AK23	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MPNW → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPV / PNW5 → WSA5 / TLP5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MPNW → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MPNW → AK6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Chinook → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PNW1 → MCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Chinook / ZNP → Origami / MSC - Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Chinook → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OPNW / PNW1 → CTW1 / NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
Chinook → JADE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Chinook → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OPNW / PNW1 → CPNW / PNW4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
PE2 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPV / PNW5 → WSA4 / TLP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CPV / PNW5 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PNW1 → HDT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
OL1 → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MPNW → AK6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
OPNW / PNW1 → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Chinook / MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → AME1/TPM / AZTEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
Chinook → PHOENIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PE2 → HKH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PNW1 → CTE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Chinook → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
OPNW / PNW1 → WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
OPNW / PNW1 → CPNW / PNW4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
OPNW / PNW1 → CTI1 / CIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
Chinook → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook / ZNP → Origami / MSC - Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Chinook → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OPNW / PNW1 → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
CALEX → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook → JADE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SBX → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
SBX → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
Chinook → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OPNW / PNW1 → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
Chinook / MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → AME1/TPM / AZTEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
OPNW → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → WC5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PNW1 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PN3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
WC4 / TP5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PN1 / PMR - PN1 \|\| HMM - PN1 \| ONE - PN1 \| YML - PN1	Direct	2-4 times a week	Yang Ming, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
PN3 → MD3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → A1X / AUE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN3 → NW3 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN3 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
PN3 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PN3 → KIS / HMM - KIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN3 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PN3 → KVX / CVT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
PN3 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PN3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → SA5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PN3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
Griffin → Chinook	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
PN3 → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
PN3 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PN3 → CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
PN3 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE

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