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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Amsterdam is 1 day 7h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Rotterdam (NLRTM) with scheduled departures Daily.

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Amsterdam?

There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 1 day 7h later. These services are operated by Maersk, COSCO, Evergreen, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Yang Ming, MSC, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, ONE, ONE, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam takes around 11h 30m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Amsterdam?

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by China Cargo Airlines, Air China, Suparna Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, Lufthansa and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 11h 30m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Amsterdam. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) with departures Every 1-2 hours and a average flight time of around 11h 30m. China Cargo Airlines, Air China, Suparna Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Cargolux operates on this route.

What is the distance between Shanghai to Amsterdam by ship?

The distance between Shanghai and Amsterdam by cargo ship is 10,833 Nautical Miles (20,062 Kilometres / 12,466 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) and Rotterdam (NLRTM).

What is the distance between Shanghai to Amsterdam by air?

The distance between Shanghai and Amsterdam by air is around 8,905 Kilometres (5,533 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

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

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to Amsterdam. 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 Shanghai to Amsterdam?

741kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Amsterdam. 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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Shanghai to Amsterdam by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Amsterdam by plane will take about 11h 30m and departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrives into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. China Cargo Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing daily.

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Departs from

PVG

Departs from

AMS

11h 30m: Every few hours

8,920 km
5,543 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

433kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter
Air ChinaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Suparna AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747 Freighter
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+8 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Air France	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+6 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+5 others
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Closest airports

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Departs from

SHA

Departs from

AMS

18h 51m: Every 1-2 days

8,905 km
5,533 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

741kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+4 others
Xiamen Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+4 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350+8 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others

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Shanghai to Amsterdam by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Amsterdam by ship will take about 1 day 7h and departs from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrives into Rotterdam (NLRTM). There are vessels departing daily on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing n/a.

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to Rotterdam

Port of loading

CNSHG

Port of loading

NLRTM

1 day 7h: Daily

19,602 km
12,180 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

866kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL4 / TA4	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NE1 / AE2	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FE4 / Silk	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC, Yang Ming
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
NE1 / AE2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
FE5 / Lion	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL3 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL7 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIX → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ACSA2 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME → OCR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ZAX2 / SAF2 → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SE4 / AE19 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
NE1 / AE2 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JKN → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
NE1 / AE2 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE1 / AE12 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE3 / AE15 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE1 / AE12 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE1 / AE12 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AWA / FEW6 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AWA / FEW6 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE3 / AE15 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Ingwe → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MSC - Wallaby → NE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ASE / NEOASAS → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE1 / AE12 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ASE / NEOASAS → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AA7 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SA1 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AC2 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AC2 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
EAS4 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
tbn / MECL1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WC2 / TP8 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
KCS2 → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SA2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AC3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AA7 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CAT → NE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SA2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AS3 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MASHARIKI → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CIT → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NAX → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AC3 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AS2 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CIT → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AS3 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SA1 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAFARI → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Dragon → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CTP → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KCS2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Lion → Britannia	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
ZAX2 / SAF2 → AEU7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → FAL7 / AEU7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
JKN → AEU7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KCS2 → FE5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE

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Closest seaports

Taicang to Rotterdam

Port of loading

CNTAG

Port of loading

NLRTM

38 days 1h: Every 1-2 weeks

20,062 km
12,466 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Air Freight

11h 30m, Every few hours

433kg CO₂e

Container Ship

1 day 7h, Daily

866kg CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 1 day 7h later. These services are operated by Maersk, COSCO, Evergreen, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Yang Ming, MSC, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, ONE, ONE, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO and ONE.
Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by China Cargo Airlines, Air China, Suparna Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, Lufthansa and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 11h 30m.
Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Amsterdam. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) with departures Every 1-2 hours and a average flight time of around 11h 30m. China Cargo Airlines, Air China, Suparna Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Cargolux operates on this route.

Shanghai to Amsterdam By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shanghai to Amsterdam by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Closest airports

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Shanghai to Amsterdam by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to Rotterdam

Closest seaports

Taicang to Rotterdam

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