Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Lagos is 32 days 11h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at Apapa (NGAPP) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into Apapa (NGAPP) around 32 days 11h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, MSC, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL and OOCL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Lagos takes around 22h 53m. Flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 22h 53m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shenzhen and Lagos. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 23h 10m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Lagos by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and Lagos by cargo ship is 9,765 Nautical Miles (18,085 Kilometres / 11,238 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Apapa (NGAPP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Lagos by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and Lagos by air is around 11,811 Kilometres (7,339 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.4t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen to Lagos. 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 Lagos?

Accepted Answer

556kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen to Lagos. 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
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JTS → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
MEX5 / ME4 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPX3 → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Lynx → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AS1 / CI4 / CPX3 → WAX1 / FAX / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Gold Star, OOCL, ZIM
Tiger → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIX3 / CI3 → WAX1 / FAX / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Gold Star, ZIM
AEM3 / EM1 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FCE / CCX / FCS2 → WAX3 / SW2 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, ONE
CIM → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX2 / SAS / SAF2 / SA2 → WAX3 / SW2 / WAF3 / FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL, ZIM
AEM3 / EM1 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PS7 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KTX1 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	OOCL, COSCO
GME2 / GCC1 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WSA6 / TLP6 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
GME2 / GCC1 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WSA6 / TLP6 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CHL2 → WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CHL2 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AEU5 / LL6 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Lion → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEU1 / LL1 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
Dragon → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JCV → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU7 / LL3 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Britannia → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEU2 / LL4 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEM1 / WM1 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Silk → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEU7 / LL3 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FE4 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JCV → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FE4 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AWE4 / ECX1 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MPNW / PNW2 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AWE7 / ECC3 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZSL / MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL → FAX / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Maersk, Gold Star
Lone Star Express → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AWE7 / ECC3 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EC1 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EPNW / PNW3 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZSL / MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL → FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
WSA → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EC1 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EPNW / PNW3 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WSA → WAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEU1 / LL1 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO

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Shenzhen to Lagos By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Shenzhen to Lagos by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Shenzhen to Lagos by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Apapa

Closest seaports

Yantian to Apapa

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