Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Johannesburg is 23 days 11h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 23 days 11h later. These services are operated by COSCO, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, ONE, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, PIL, OOCL, COSCO, PIL, OOCL, ONE, OOCL, OOCL, MSC, MSC, ONE, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg takes around 21h 46m. Flights depart from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific and Air China and the typical transit time is around 21h 46m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Johannesburg by cargo ship is 7,378 Nautical Miles (13,664 Kilometres / 8,490 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to Johannesburg by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Johannesburg by air is around 11,921 Kilometres (7,408 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.11t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

562kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Johannesburg. 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 A330-300+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+9 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX3 / FAX / SA1 / SAC / SAF3 / COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ZIM, Evergreen, ONE, Maersk, Gold Star, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, PIL
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO
Ingwe	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE2 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KCS2 / KCS → SAC / FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, PIL
FM1 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
BEX2 / AEM6 → SHAKA2 / ZAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SEAS2 / ESA2 → SHAKA2 / ZAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
MD4 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 / ES2 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, PIL
FCS / FME → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AEM6 / BEX2 / AAS → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
KCS2 / KCS → SAS / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, PIL
MD4 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KCS2 / KCS → SAS / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, PIL
ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 / ES2 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, PIL
CV1 → ZAX2 / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
SAE → ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
CIX3 / CI3 → ZAX2 / SAF2 / SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, ZIM
CV1 → ZAX2 / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
SAE → ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
WSA3 / TLP1 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
AUN → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
CIX3 / CI3 → ZAX2 / SAF2 / SA2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	OOCL, COSCO, ZIM
Carioca → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Tiger → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AUN → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JCH → ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NSB → ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JCH → ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FM1 → PROTEA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AGX → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Bengal → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AGX / FM1 → SA1 / COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AGX → SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Empire → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Empire → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AAK - FE → SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → SHAKA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Shanghai to Johannesburg By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

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Taicang to Durban

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