Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Zürich to Tianjin by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Zürich and Tianjin is 43 days 2h. Ships depart from Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and arrive at Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Zürich and Tianjin?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and arrive into Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) around 43 days 2h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Zürich to Tianjin by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Zürich to Tianjin takes around 19hrs. Flights depart from Zürich Airport (ZRH) and arrive at Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Zürich and Tianjin?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China and Korean Air and the typical transit time is around 19hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Zürich and Tianjin?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Zürich and Tianjin. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Zürich to Tianjin by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Zürich and Tianjin by cargo ship is 9,332 Nautical Miles (17,283 Kilometres / 10,739 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Zürich to Tianjin by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Zürich and Tianjin by air is around 9,492 Kilometres (5,898 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Zürich to Tianjin by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.1t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Zürich to Tianjin. 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 Zürich to Tianjin?

Accepted Answer

504kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Zürich to Tianjin. 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
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE11 → NJX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Levante Express → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Zürich to Tianjin By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Zürich to Tianjin by Air freight

Quickest air route

Zürich Airport to Tianjin Binhai International Airport

Zürich to Tianjin by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Vado Ligure to Tianjin / Xingang

Most frequent

La Spezia to Tianjin / Xingang

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