Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from United States to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United States and China is 11 days 6h. Ships depart from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive at Qingdao (CNQDG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United States and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Qingdao (CNQDG) around 11 days 6h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, ONE, HMM, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, ONE, MSC, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, MSC, Maersk, Evergreen, MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, HMM, MSC, ONE, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, ONE, ONE, CMA CGM, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, Evergreen and HMM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from United States to China by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United States to China takes around 8h 21m. Flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United States and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Kalitta Air, UPS Airlines and Atlas Air and the typical transit time is around 8h 21m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between United States and China?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United States and China. Cargo flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 8h 21m. Kalitta Air, UPS Airlines and Atlas Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between United States to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and China by cargo ship is 5,469 Nautical Miles (10,129 Kilometres / 6,294 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Oakland (USOAK) and Qingdao (CNQDG).

Question 7

What is the distance between United States to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and China by air is around 6,926 Kilometres (4,304 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from United States to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

656kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United States to China. 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 United States to China?

Accepted Answer

407kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United States to China. 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
Kalitta AirFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ERSF+1 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
Atlas AirFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Suparna AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PS8 / PMR - PS8 \|\| HMM - PS8 \| ONE - PS8 \| YML - PS8	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Wan Hai, HMM, Yang Ming
PS6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, SM Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
Sentosa → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TP7 → TJ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
USX → TJ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Lynx → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
PS1 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
Sentosa → Panda	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS3 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
MS2 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PS6 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MP2 / MS2 → A1X / AUE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
Lynx → Panda	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
TP7 → ESL - GLX \| GFS - GALEX \| KMTC - AIM \| ONE - FA1 \| RCL - RIM10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Sentosa → AZTEC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
PS3 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WC5 → NAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
USX → ESL - GLX \| GFS - GALEX \| KMTC - AIM \| ONE - FA1 \| RCL - RIM10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PS6 → A1X / AUE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
Sentosa → Dolphin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MS2 → KCI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MS2 → CTP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
APL - EX1 \| ML - USX → CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
APL - EX1 \| ML - USX → A3NANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
APL - EX1 \| ML - USX → IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PS3 → A1X / AUE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
PS6 → KCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MS2 → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
APL - EX1 \| ML - USX → A3NANL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PS6 → CTP	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
PS3 → KCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS6 → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → CTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HTW → NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS1ANL → PEARLAS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MTE / SEA2 / PE1 / SEAP → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Sentosa → AZTEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → NW3 / AZTEC / AX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC
PE1 → NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS6 → NW3 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
HDS / HEDE - HDS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Gold Star, HEDE
PS6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, SM Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
EXX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS1 + AAS2 → CKI	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
PRX → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PRX → NSB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS1 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS6 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PS7 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS4 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
TA1 / AL5 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS3 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
CALEX → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
WC1 / TP6 → WC3 / TP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AS1 + AAS2 → AK23	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AS1 + AAS2 → AK6	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
WC1 → AN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CALEX → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CCE / MAREX → AME1/TPM / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
CCE / MAREX → AN2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd

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United States to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

United States to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Most frequent

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport

United States to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Oakland to Qingdao

Most frequent

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