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 29 days 4h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) 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 Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 29 days 4h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

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 20m. 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 daily. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 22h 20m.

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 14m. 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 10,299 Nautical Miles (19,074 Kilometres / 11,852 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Tincan (NGTIN).

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

1.88t CO₂ (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

343kg CO₂ (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	Daily	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CGX → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AG2 → WAX1 / WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE
KCM2 → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EPNW / PNW3 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PS3 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FCE / CCX / FCS2 → WAX1 / WA1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL
PMX → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
→ ZAX2 / SAS / SAF2 / SA2 → WAX1 / WA1 / WAF1 / FAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL, ZIM
CWX / CIP → FAX / WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Gold Star, ZIM
ZAX2 / SAS / SAF2 / SA2 → → WAX1 / WA1 / WAF1 / FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL, ZIM
CI5 → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AIS → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FCS → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CI1 / CIX1 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WAX / FEW3 → MIDAS1 / MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
FEW3 → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CIM → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Shenzhen to Lagos By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Hong Kong International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Shenzhen to Lagos by Container ship

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Yantian to Tincan

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