Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Norfolk is 31 days 5h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 31 days 5h later. These services are operated by COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Maersk and Yang Ming.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Norfolk takes around 1 day 21h. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 21h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Norfolk. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 21h. FedEx operates Boeing 767-300 Freighter, Boeing 757-200 Freighter and Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shanghai to Norfolk by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Norfolk by cargo ship is 10,821 Nautical Miles (20,040 Kilometres / 12,452 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Norfolk (USORF).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to Norfolk by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Norfolk by air is around 13,247 Kilometres (8,231 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.15t - 1.22t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to Norfolk. 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 Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

255kg - 417kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Norfolk. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
FedExF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
All Nippon Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Korean AirF	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747 Freighter+7 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
LufthansaF	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air France	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
COSCO	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO EXCELLENCE+16 others
OOCL	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL BANGKOK+3 others
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM MUSCA+19 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK SANTANA+18 others
Yang Ming	N/A	YM Trust+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM MUSCA+35 others
APL	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM NORMA+6 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK SANTANA+40 others
COSCO	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO FORTUNE+14 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM MUSCA+23 others
Evergreen	Every 2-4 weeks	EVER SMART+1 others
ONE	Every 2-4 weeks	MOL COURAGE+8 others
ZIM	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM ALABAMA+21 others
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC Vandya+91 others
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	HAMMONIA BEROLINA+99 others
Bahri	Every 1-2 weeks	BAHRI ABHA+1 others

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