Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belgium and United States is 11 days 4h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Boston (USBOS) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Boston (USBOS) around 11 days 4h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belgium to United States takes around 8hrs. Flights depart from Liège Airport (LGG) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belgium and United States?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Liège Airport (LGG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air, Qatar Airways, FedEx and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 8hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Belgium and United States. Cargo flights depart from Liège Airport (LGG) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 8hrs. Qatar Airways, FedEx and Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belgium and United States by cargo ship is 3,174 Nautical Miles (5,878 Kilometres / 3,653 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and Boston (USBOS).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belgium and United States by air is around 6,756 Kilometres (4,198 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Liège Airport (LGG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

461kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belgium to United States. 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 Belgium to United States?

Accepted Answer

623kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belgium to United States. 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
Atlas Air	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
IcelandairFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets) Freighter
CAL Cargo AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
MNG AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEUSEC 2	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To WAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Mexico Gulf Express → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Montreal Express 1 → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Montreal Express 1 → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Mexico Gulf Express → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TA1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ICL
NEUSEC 2	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
NWC To WAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Mexico Gulf Express → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Montreal Express 1 → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALFB → KEA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Montreal Express 1 → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SWX → MSC - Philadelphia Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Mexico Gulf Express → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WCC / SWX → KEA / ANP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
CALFB / ELSA / AL5 → AMERXL / NEWS / FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO
WCC / EWX / SWX → AMERXL / NEWS / CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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

Belgium to United States by Air freight

Quickest air route

Liège Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Cargo flights

Liège Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

Belgium to United States by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Boston

Most frequent

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Philadelphia

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