Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Milan is 33 days. Ships depart from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive at Genoa (ITGOA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Milan?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive into Genoa (ITGOA) around 33 days later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, ONE, HMM, ONE, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, COSCO, SLS, ONE, OOCL, Evergreen, MSC, MSC, HMM, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM and HMM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Milan takes around 10h 40m. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and Milan?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Cargolux Italia, Cathay Pacific, Silk Way West Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Etihad Airways, Saudia, EVA Air, Air India, Swiss and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 10h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shenzhen and Milan. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 10h 40m. Cargolux Italia, Cathay Pacific, Silk Way West Airlines and Cathay Pacific operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Milan by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and Milan by cargo ship is 13,269 Nautical Miles (24,574 Kilometres / 15,270 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Genoa (ITGOA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Milan by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and Milan by air is around 9,642 Kilometres (5,991 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.16t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen to Milan. 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 Milan?

Accepted Answer

517kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen to Milan. 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
Cargolux ItaliaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Cathay PacificFreighter	Daily	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others
Silk Way West AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747+1 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RES4 → MINA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NAX → MINA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
RES3 / RS2 → MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CUL - REX \| XPF - CRX → MINA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Iroko → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SW2 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
EA2 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SA1 / SAC → MD4 / PMR - MD4 \|\| HMM - MD4 \| MSC - Dragon \| ONE - MD4 \| YML - MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 / EA3 → MD4 / PMR - MD4 \|\| HMM - MD4 \| MSC - Dragon \| ONE - MD4 \| YML - MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
KS1 → PMR - MD4 \|\| HMM - MD4 \| MSC - Dragon \| ONE - MD4 \| YML - MD4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS4 / EA4 → MD4 / PMR - MD4 \|\| HMM - MD4 \| MSC - Dragon \| ONE - MD4 \| YML - MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
AWA / FEW6 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FEW3 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
REX2 → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CME → AEM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAX1 → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SH3 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WAX3 / WAF3 → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
KILIMA → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CPF / NP1 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ZAX3 / SAF3 → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL
5CX → CMA - TMX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SLS
EA3 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CSS3 → WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CIX6 → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AFL → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Iroko → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	HMM, ONE
EA2 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SW2 → MS2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
SAC → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA3 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA4 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
I15 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CNC - CS2 → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MD4 / Dragon / PMR - MD4 \|\| HMM - MD4 \| MSC - Dragon \| ONE - MD4 \| YML - MD4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Direct	2-4 times a week	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, CMA CGM
SE2 / AE11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → MEDEX / MINA / WM3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SA3 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Britannia → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SE2 / AE11 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Jade → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SE2 / AE11 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Shenzhen to Milan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shenzhen to Milan by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Milan Malpensa International Airport

Closest airports

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Milano Linate Airport

Shenzhen to Milan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Nansha to Genoa

Closest seaports

Yantian to Genoa

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