Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Shenzhen to Cardiff by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Cardiff is 34 days 8h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 34 days 8h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Shenzhen to Cardiff by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Cardiff takes around 21h 8m. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Cardiff International Airport (CWL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 21h 8m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Shenzhen and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Shenzhen and Cardiff. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Cardiff by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and Cardiff by cargo ship is 10,643 Nautical Miles (19,710 Kilometres / 12,247 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Southampton (GBSOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Cardiff by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and Cardiff by air is around 9,854 Kilometres (6,123 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Shenzhen to Cardiff by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.46t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen to Cardiff. 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 Shenzhen to Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

513kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen to Cardiff. 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
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE3 / AE15	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE4 / AE19 / GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Direct	N/A	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE4 / AE5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
OCR → WCC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OCR → NEFGUI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OCR → ECUKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OCR → DUBLINRS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IA7 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH3 → AE19	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
FAL6 → DUBLINRS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
US4 / TP16 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IA7 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL6 → ECUKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IA7 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6 → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
IA7 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
US4 / TP16 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
US4 / TP16 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
US4 / TP16 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FAL6 → NEFGUI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SH3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL8 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE3 → SRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NE2 → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Jade → Israel Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL3 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL
Dragon → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL6 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Lion → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL5 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Griffin → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL8 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Condor → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Albatros → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Jade → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAS1 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Swan → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL7 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OCR	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming, MSC
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
WAX2 → EPIC	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
SA3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
WAX2 / FEW3 → SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
Britannia → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FAL6 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AE11 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Orchid → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TP15 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Shenzhen to Cardiff By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shenzhen to Cardiff by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Cardiff International Airport

Shenzhen to Cardiff by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Yantian to Southampton

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