Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Bordeaux to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bordeaux and Chennai is 36 days 5h. Ships depart from Marseille (FRMRS) and arrive at Kattupalli (INKAT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bordeaux and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Marseille (FRMRS) and arrive into Kattupalli (INKAT) around 36 days 5h later. These services are operated by COSCO and COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Bordeaux to Chennai by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bordeaux to Chennai takes around 17h 30m. Flights depart from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bordeaux and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 17h 30m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Bordeaux and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Bordeaux and Chennai. Cargo flights depart from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 17h 30m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Bordeaux to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bordeaux and Chennai by cargo ship is 8,041 Nautical Miles (14,892 Kilometres / 9,253 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Marseille (FRMRS) and Kattupalli (INKAT).

Question 7

What is the distance between Bordeaux to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bordeaux and Chennai by air is around 8,290 Kilometres (5,151 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Bordeaux to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.02t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bordeaux to Chennai. 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 Bordeaux to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

476kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bordeaux to Chennai. 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
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Road Feeder Service+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MINA → AEM6 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MINA → AEM2 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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