Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Dublin is 40 days 12h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Dublin Port (IEDUB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Dublin?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Dublin Port (IEDUB) around 40 days 12h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Dublin takes around 19h 26m. Flights depart from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Dublin?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Dublin Airport (DUB) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 19h 26m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Dublin. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 21h 29m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shanghai to Dublin by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Dublin by cargo ship is 15,046 Nautical Miles (27,864 Kilometres / 17,314 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Dublin Port (IEDUB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to Dublin by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Dublin by air is around 9,354 Kilometres (5,812 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Dublin Airport (DUB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.2t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to Dublin. 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 Dublin?

Accepted Answer

542kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Dublin. 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	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200+3 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A340-600+8 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Lion → NWC to / from Dublin & Cork	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → NWC to / from Dublin & Cork	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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