Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Birmingham and New Orleans is 33 days 14h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at New Orleans (USMSY) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 33 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Birmingham to New Orleans takes around 10hrs. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Birmingham and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by British Airways, American Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 10hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Birmingham and New Orleans. Cargo flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 15h 37m. FedEx and UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Birmingham to New Orleans by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Birmingham and New Orleans by cargo ship is 7,565 Nautical Miles (14,010 Kilometres / 8,706 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and New Orleans (USMSY).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Birmingham and New Orleans by air is around 7,308 Kilometres (4,541 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.59t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

462kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Birmingham 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	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+8 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777+6 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 767-300+3 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AES → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To WAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEWMO → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PCRFXL → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SRX → AT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ECUKS6 → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC to SAF → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC to SAEC - String I → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → AES → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → Israel Express → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Birmingham to New Orleans By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Birmingham to New Orleans by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Closest airports

Manchester Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Cargo flights

London Stansted Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Birmingham to New Orleans by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to New Orleans

Closest seaports

Bristol / Portbury to New Orleans

Most frequent

Southampton to New Orleans

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