Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Charleston and Istanbul is 21 days 23h. Ships depart from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive at Gebze (TRGEB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Charleston and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive into Gebze (TRGEB) around 21 days 23h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Charleston to Istanbul takes around 24hrs. Flights depart from Charleston International Airport (CHS) and arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Charleston and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 24hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Charleston and Istanbul. Cargo flights depart from Charleston International Airport (CHS) and arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 24hrs. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Charleston to Istanbul by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Charleston and Istanbul by cargo ship is 6,048 Nautical Miles (11,201 Kilometres / 6,960 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Charleston (USCHS) and Istanbul (TRIST).

Question 7

What is the distance between Charleston to Istanbul by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Charleston and Istanbul by air is around 10,510 Kilometres (6,531 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

800kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Charleston to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

481kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Charleston to Istanbul. 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
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 757-200 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EMUSA / MSC - EMUSA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, MSC
Mexico Gulf Express → NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TA12 → MARMARA SEA B	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mexico Gulf Express → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Mexico Gulf Express → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TA12 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA12 → MARMARA SEA B	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP11 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEC / TANGO → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL6 / TA12 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AA7 → TEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ZCP → ZCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
ZXB → ZCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
US4 / TP16 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AL3 / TA2 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
US1 / TP11 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL3 / TA2 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TAE / ATE1 → NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO

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Charleston to Istanbul By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Charleston to Istanbul by Air freight

Quickest air route

Charleston International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Charleston to Istanbul by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Charleston to Gebze

Closest seaports

Charleston to Istanbul

Most frequent

Charleston to Kumport Terminal

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