Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Mexico City is 26 days 16h. Ships depart from Taicang (CNTAG) and arrive at Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Taicang (CNTAG) and arrive into Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) around 26 days 16h later. These services are operated by PIL, CMA CGM and PIL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Mexico City takes around 17h 55m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Kalitta Air, Atlas Air, China Southern Airlines and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 17h 55m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Mexico City. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 17h 55m. China Southern Airlines, Kalitta Air and China Southern Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shanghai to Mexico City by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Mexico City by cargo ship is 11,908 Nautical Miles (22,054 Kilometres / 13,704 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Altamira (MXATM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to Mexico City by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Mexico City by air is around 15,357 Kilometres (9,542 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.96t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to Mexico City. 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 Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

750kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Mexico City. 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
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-300ERSF+1 others
Atlas Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767 Freighter+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → WS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → M2A	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → WS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
US1 → US2 → GCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
US1 → ANP → GCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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Shanghai to Mexico City By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shanghai to Mexico City by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles

Closest airports

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

Most frequent

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

Shanghai to Mexico City by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Taicang to Lazaro Cardenas

Closest seaports

Shanghai to Altamira

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