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 37 days 11h. 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 37 days 11h later. These services are operated by COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, ONE, MSC, COSCO, ONE, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, OOCL, ONE, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, Maersk, ONE, OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO.

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 3h 10m. 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 and Swiss and the typical transit time is around 3h 10m.

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 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 3h 10m. Cargolux Italia 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 14,373 Nautical Miles (26,619 Kilometres / 16,540 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 9,371 Kilometres (5,823 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.09t 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

610kg 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	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Cathay PacificFreighter	Daily	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RES3 / RS2 → MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AWA / FEW6 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FEW3 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Iroko → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WA1 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Shikra → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL
EA2 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASAFGR / FEW6 → WAX2 / FEW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
EA4 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SW2 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WAX2 / FEW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
CME → AEM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FEW3 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AFEX2 → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
REX2 → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AWA / FEW6 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
KILIMA → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAX3 / WAF3 → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAX1 → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM
IA7 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
EA3 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CSS3 → WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CIX6 → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ASAFGR / WAX4 / WAF4 → MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
SH2 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Iroko → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SH1 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CPF / NP1 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WA1 → IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MEX6B / MEYB → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM
MD4 / Dragon	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
SE2 / AE11	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE4 / AE5 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AE1 → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE5 → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ZNP → ZMP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
ZSL → ZMP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
TWS → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
TWS → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 / Lion → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Bayan Ko → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Emerald → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ASE → MSE / SAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
FP2 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
EC1 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FP2 / Griffin → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming, MSC
TWS / AWE3 / ECC1 → AMERIGO / MENA / WMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
ZXB → ZCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
EC2 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
ASE → MSE / SAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
EC1 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
MP2 / MS2 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
ZXB → ZCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM

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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

Shenzhen to Milan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Nansha to Genoa

Closest seaports

Yantian to Genoa

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