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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Milan is 41 days 23h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Vado Ligure (ITVDL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Milan?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Vado Ligure (ITVDL) around 41 days 23h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

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

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Milan takes around 12h 30m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP).

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Milan?

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air China, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, British Airways, Thai Airways, Air India, Gulf Air and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 12h 30m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Milan. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 12h 30m. Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa operates on this route.

What is the distance between Shanghai to Milan by ship?

The distance between Shanghai and Milan by cargo ship is 15,571 Nautical Miles (28,837 Kilometres / 17,919 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) and Genoa (ITGOA).

What is the distance between Shanghai to Milan by air?

The distance between Shanghai and Milan by air is around 9,137 Kilometres (5,677 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).

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

1.19t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to Milan. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Milan?

624kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Milan. 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.

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Shanghai to Milan by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Milan by plane will take about 12h 30m and departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrives into Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Milan Malpensa International Airport

Departs from

PVG

Departs from

MXP

12h 30m: Every 1-2 days

9,155 km
5,688 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

369kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+7 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others

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Closest airports

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Milano Linate Airport

Departs from

PVG

Departs from

LIN

20h 12m: Every 1-2 days

9,137 km
5,677 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

624kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Austrian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+5 others
Air France	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+8 others

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Most frequent

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Milan Malpensa International Airport

Departs from

SHA

Departs from

MXP

19h 29m: Every 1-2 days

9,179 km
5,703 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

428kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+8 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
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Shanghai to Milan by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Milan by ship will take about 41 days 23h and departs from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrives into Vado Ligure (ITVDL). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to Vado Ligure

Port of loading

CNSHG

Port of loading

ITVDL

41 days 23h: Every 1-2 weeks

18,649 km
11,588 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.52t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE4 / AE19 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IMX / ME11 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AE19 → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
US1 / TP11 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Closest seaports

Taicang to Genoa

Port of loading

CNTAG

Port of loading

ITGOA

60 days 18h: Every 1-2 weeks

28,837 km
17,919 mi.

1 transfer
6 stops

Estimated emissions

1.19t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Most frequent

Shanghai to Genoa

Port of loading

CNSHG

Port of loading

ITGOA

43 days 3h: Every 1-2 days

26,588 km
16,521 mi.

Direct
5 stops

Estimated emissions

4.17t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZMP	Direct	1-2 times a week	ZIM
SE4 / AE19 / GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd
MD4 / Dragon	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM
SE2 / AE11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC, Yang Ming
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → KME / AG1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC, Yang Ming
SE4 / AE19 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IMX / ME11 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AE2 → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
KCS2 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SE4 / AE19 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
JKN → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NE1 / AE2 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IMX / ME11 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AE12 → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CV1 → AEM1 / MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
SEAS3 → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 / Lion → MD4 / Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
IMX / ME11 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE1 / AE12 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AE19 → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SH2 → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
JCH → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SE4 → MSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PHOENIX → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE1 → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
KCS2 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
US1 / TP11 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Ocean routes from Shanghai to Milan

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Air Freight

12h 30m, Every 1-2 days

369kg CO₂e

Container Ship

41 days 23h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.52t CO₂e

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Shanghai to Milan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shanghai to Milan by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Milan Malpensa International Airport

Closest airports

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Milano Linate Airport

Most frequent

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Milan Malpensa International Airport

Shanghai to Milan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to Vado Ligure

Closest seaports

Taicang to Genoa

Most frequent

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