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 32 days 15h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Norfolk (USORF) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Norfolk (USORF) around 32 days 15h later. These services are operated by COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, ZIM, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, HMM, CMA CGM, Maersk, HMM, Maersk, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Wan Hai, COSCO and Wan Hai.

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 20h 23m. 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 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 20h 23m.

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 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 20h 23m. FedEx operates  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 10,872 Nautical Miles (20,135 Kilometres / 12,511 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) 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 13,211 Kilometres (8,209 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

1.21t CO₂e (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

761kg CO₂e (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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
EC1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
US2 / TP12	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EC2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
Amberjack / ZCP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
EXX → CBX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
SKT5 → AWE7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT6 / COSCO - SKT6 → CBX / AWE7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
PS6 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PEX3 → UMXAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL → TA1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
PS6 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
TP12 → NAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAX → UMXAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SE1 / AE12 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CAPa → AWE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
NE1 / AE2 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AGX / FM1 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Carioca → America	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
ASAS2 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CNC - BBX2 \| SITC - CBX → TWS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CI5 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
CI5 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai

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