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 33 days 14h. Ships depart from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive at Southampton (GBSOU) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive into Southampton (GBSOU) around 33 days 14h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO and Evergreen.

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 6m. 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 6m.

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

1.42t 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

512kg 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
RES4 → EPIC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
RES3 / RS2 → EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
REX2 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ZAX3 / SAF3 → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WAX3 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
EAX1 → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KILIMA → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME → FAL1 / AEU2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
CIX6 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OCR	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming, MSC
AE11 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AE19 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
OCR → ONE - IBX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SA3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
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
NE2 / AE1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
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

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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

Nansha to Southampton

Closest seaports

Yantian to Southampton

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