Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Taipei to Seattle by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Taipei and Seattle is 22 days 2h. Ships depart from Taipei (TWTPE) and arrive at Tacoma (USTIW) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Taipei and Seattle?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Taipei (TWTPE) and arrive into Tacoma (USTIW) around 22 days 2h later. These services are operated by Yang Ming, Evergreen, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Evergreen, ONE, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen and Yang Ming.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Taipei to Seattle by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Taipei to Seattle takes around 10h 35m. Flights depart from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and arrive at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Taipei and Seattle?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Starlux Airlines, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Cargolux and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 10h 35m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Taipei and Seattle?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Taipei and Seattle. Cargo flights depart from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and arrive at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 10h 35m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Taipei to Seattle by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Taipei and Seattle by cargo ship is 5,900 Nautical Miles (10,927 Kilometres / 6,790 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taipei (TWTPE) and Seattle (USSEA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Taipei to Seattle by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Taipei and Seattle by air is around 9,820 Kilometres (6,102 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Taipei to Seattle by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.62t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Taipei to Seattle. 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 Taipei to Seattle?

Accepted Answer

445kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Taipei to Seattle. 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
Starlux Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
China Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767 Freighter+3 others
Hainan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Philippine Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+3 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TPI → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CTE → ANP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
TPI → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CP4 → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HBT → ANP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JTH → ANP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JPI → NWX / EPNW / ANP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO
NSD → ANP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JTH → PN1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NSC → PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → DAH / OPNW / PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → DAH / OPNW / PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CTE → PE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CNXMN03 → CPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GEX / AAS3 / PCS2 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
KTP → PE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KTP → PE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KTP → PE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CNS → CPV / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JTS → OPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Inca → Chinook	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TCX → PE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ANZEX / CNS → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
CTW2 → MPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CNS → CPV / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
THX → PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
THX → PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
CTW2 → OPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ANZEX / CNS → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
JTS → MPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CTW2 → MPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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