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 53 days 11h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Civitavecchia (ITCVV) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Rome?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Civitavecchia (ITCVV) around 53 days 11h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

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 45m. 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, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Asiana Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Korean Air, Air France, Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 12h 45m.

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 45m. 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 14,261 Nautical Miles (26,411 Kilometres / 16,411 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Civitavecchia (ITCVV).

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

2.49t 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
Austrian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
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+4 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+7 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300+7 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TP11 → Ecumed → Z55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP11 → TA12 → Z55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP11 → TP15 → Z55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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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

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Shanghai to Civitavecchia

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