Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Lagos is 37 days 5h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Apapa (NGAPP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Apapa (NGAPP) around 37 days 5h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, COSCO, ONE, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, ZIM, MSC, COSCO, MSC, Maersk, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, OOCL, ONE, MSC, OOCL, MSC, MSC, COSCO, MSC, OOCL, ONE, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, COSCO, ONE and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Lagos takes around 23hrs. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM and Air France and the typical transit time is around 23hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Lagos. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 23hrs. Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shanghai to Lagos by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Lagos by cargo ship is 11,321 Nautical Miles (20,966 Kilometres / 13,028 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) and Tincan (NGTIN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to Lagos by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Lagos by air is around 12,764 Kilometres (7,931 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.75t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to Lagos. 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 Lagos?

Accepted Answer

578kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Lagos. 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
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
EmiratesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAX1 / FAX / WA1 / WAF1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Gold Star, OOCL, ONE, ZIM, COSCO
AE2 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EA2 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AE12 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE5 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SH1 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA88 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE19 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MD4 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WAX2 / FEW3 → NWAX3 / FEW2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk, CMA CGM
AEU6 / LL5 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KCS2 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AE1 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MD1 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AEU2 / LL4 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SX2 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AEM6 / AAS → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FE5 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAL3 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
A05 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FCS → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AE1 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE11 → FEW2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
CI1 / CIX1 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RES3 / RS2 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MD3 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
BEX2 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AE2 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PHOENIX → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KCS2 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AEU6 / LL5 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AS6 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MD4 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IEX → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CTV → FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
Dragon → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEU2 / LL4 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AFL → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE15 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FE5 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MD5 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SX2 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MD1 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
WSA3 / TLP1 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FCS → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEM6 / AAS → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FE6 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AEU7 / LL3 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AX2 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Panther → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIX3 / CI3 → WAX3 / FA2 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Gold Star, ZIM
Lion → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CME → WAX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
BUNGARAYA → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CSS3 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
MD3 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Wallaby → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Seahorse → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAGULL → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Griffin → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire / MSC - Empire \| ZIM - ZNS → Iroko / MSC - Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC
Shikra → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Tiger → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe / MSC - Ingwe → Iroko / MSC - Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC
KANGAROO → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lynx → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FIREHORSE → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAOLA → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Panda → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CT2 / CHL6 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KCS → SW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Ipanema → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → SWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SWS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
WAX2 / FEW3 → NWAX3 / FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
AE12 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE11 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE2 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
KCS → SWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SAE → SWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
NE4 / AE5 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Shanghai to Lagos By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shanghai to Lagos by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Shanghai to Lagos by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to Apapa

Closest seaports

Taicang to Tincan

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