Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Alexandria to New Orleans by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Alexandria and New Orleans is 43 days 18h. Ships depart from Alexandria (EGALY) and arrive at New Orleans (USMSY) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Alexandria and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Alexandria (EGALY) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 43 days 18h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Alexandria to New Orleans by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Alexandria to New Orleans takes around 21h 21m. Flights depart from Cairo International Airport (CAI) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Alexandria and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 21h 21m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Alexandria and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Alexandria and New Orleans. 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 Alexandria to New Orleans by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Alexandria and New Orleans by cargo ship is 8,763 Nautical Miles (16,228 Kilometres / 10,084 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Alexandria (EGALY) and New Orleans (USMSY).

Question 7

What is the distance between Alexandria to New Orleans by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Alexandria and New Orleans by air is around 10,980 Kilometres (6,823 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Alexandria to New Orleans by sea?

Accepted Answer

3.68t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Alexandria to New Orleans. 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 Alexandria to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

473kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Alexandria to New Orleans. 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
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MPS → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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