Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Glasgow is 40 days 14h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at Grangemouth (GBGRG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into Grangemouth (GBGRG) around 40 days 14h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Glasgow takes around 20h 37m. Flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines, Emirates and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 20h 37m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shenzhen and Glasgow. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 21hrs. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Glasgow by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and Glasgow by cargo ship is 16,770 Nautical Miles (31,058 Kilometres / 19,298 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Greenock (GBGRK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Glasgow by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and Glasgow by air is around 11,753 Kilometres (7,303 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Glasgow International Airport (GLA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.06t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen to Glasgow. 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 Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

920kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen to Glasgow. 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
Hainan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
DHLFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OCR → ECUKS2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OCR → NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Shenzhen to Glasgow By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shenzhen to Glasgow by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Closest airports

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Glasgow International Airport

Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Shenzhen to Glasgow by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Grangemouth

Closest seaports

Yantian to Greenock

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