Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Chicago is 35 days 14h. Ships depart from Taicang (CNTAG) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Taicang (CNTAG) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 35 days 14h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Chicago takes around 20h 19m. Flights depart from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 20h 19m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures Every 1-2 hours and a average flight time of around 20h 21m. Air China, China Cargo Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Atlas Air, Kalitta Air, UPS Airlines, All Nippon Airways, EVA Air and China Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shanghai to Chicago by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Chicago by cargo ship is 11,273 Nautical Miles (20,877 Kilometres / 12,972 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to Chicago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Chicago by air is around 11,914 Kilometres (7,403 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.06t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to Chicago. 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 Shanghai to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

770kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Chicago. 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
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300
Cathay Pacific	Daily	Airbus A330-300+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air ChinaFreighter	Every few hours	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
Atlas AirFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400+2 others
Kalitta AirFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
All Nippon AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
EVA AirFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → MANB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → VESPUCCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Empire / ZNS	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC, ZIM
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
Amberjack / ZCP → Empire / ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
Lone Star Express / ZSL → Empire / ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
US2 / TP12 → USW / AGAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Carioca → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Tiger → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
NE1 / AE2 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CAPa → AWE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
NE1 / AE2 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CNC - BBX2 \| SITC - CBX → TWS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ASAS2 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CIX / CIX3 → TWS / AWE3 / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
SH2 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SEAS3 → TWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Shanghai to Chicago By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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