Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Charleston to Durban by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Charleston and Durban is 33 days 19h. Ships depart from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Charleston and Durban?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 33 days 19h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Charleston to Durban by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Charleston to Durban takes around 22h 29m. Flights depart from Charleston International Airport (CHS) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Charleston and Durban?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 22h 29m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Charleston and Durban?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Charleston and Durban by cargo ship is 9,366 Nautical Miles (17,346 Kilometres / 10,778 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Charleston (USCHS) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Charleston to Durban by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Charleston and Durban by air is around 14,016 Kilometres (8,709 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Charleston to Durban by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.25t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Charleston to Durban. 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 Charleston to Durban?

Accepted Answer

548kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Charleston to Durban. 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
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Dragon → USWASA Express	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
EMUSA → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
INDUSA → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Emerald → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Emerald → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA to SAEC String 1 → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Indus Express → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Emerald → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Indus Express → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TPI → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
US4 → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NEUSEC 2 → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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