Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Rome is 36 days 4h. Ships depart from Taicang (CNTAG) and arrive at Salerno (ITSAL) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Rome?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Taicang (CNTAG) and arrive into Salerno (ITSAL) around 36 days 4h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Rome takes around 12h 46m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Rome?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air France, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 12h 46m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Rome. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 12h 46m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shanghai to Rome by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Rome by cargo ship is 10,213 Nautical Miles (18,915 Kilometres / 11,753 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Naples (ITNAP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to Rome by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Rome by air is around 9,233 Kilometres (5,737 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

785kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to Rome. 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 Rome?

Accepted Answer

624kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Rome. 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 Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+9 others

More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+7 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AAK - FE → TEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE5 → L54	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FEW3 → L54	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE12 → L54	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE19 → L54	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE2 → L54	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE1 → L54	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE4 → MSC - Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FEW3 → E14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SE1 / AE12 → WM3 / E14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WAX2 → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE1 / AE2 → WM3 / E14	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → WM3 / E14	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → WM3 / E14	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Shanghai to Rome By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shanghai to Rome by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Closest airports

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Shanghai to Rome by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Taicang to Salerno

Closest seaports

Shanghai to Naples

Most frequent

Shanghai to Livorno

Compare shipping modes

Air Freight

Container Ship

About Fluent Cargo

More about shipping cargo and freight from Shanghai to Rome by Air, Ocean and Road

Shipping from Shanghai

Shipping to Rome