Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Chicago to Antwerp by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chicago and Antwerp is 12 days 14h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chicago and Antwerp?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) around 12 days 14h later. These services are operated by ICL, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Chicago to Antwerp by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chicago to Antwerp takes around 7h 47m. Flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Liège Airport (LGG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chicago and Antwerp?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Liège Airport (LGG) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air, Emirates, FedEx, Icelandair, Atlas Air, Lufthansa and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 7h 47m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Chicago and Antwerp?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chicago and Antwerp. Cargo flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Liège Airport (LGG) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 7h 47m. Atlas Air, Emirates, FedEx and Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Chicago to Antwerp by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Antwerp by cargo ship is 4,346 Nautical Miles (8,050 Kilometres / 5,002 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chicago to Antwerp by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Antwerp by air is around 6,687 Kilometres (4,155 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Brussels Airport (BRU).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Chicago to Antwerp by sea?

Accepted Answer

347kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chicago to Antwerp. 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 Chicago to Antwerp?

Accepted Answer

529kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Antwerp. 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 AirFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
FedExFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
Icelandair	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Atlas Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400+1 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8+2 others
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Aer Lingus	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+1 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777+6 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8+6 others
Iberia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+5 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+9 others
Swiss	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+6 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+5 others
CargoluxFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
LOT	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+6 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 767-300+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TA1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ICL
NAE → TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
OL2 → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL1 → AT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL1 / TA3 → AL4 / TA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL1 / TA3 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
KEA → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAE / ML - SAE \| MSC - FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TA3 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ANP / OC1 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SEC / Tango → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AMERXL / NEWS / FLX → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO
TA3 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
A	Direct	1-2 times a week	ACL
NEUSEC 2	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
MED USA MEX SVC → Euro-Med	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
USA to SAEC String 1 → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSC - Empire \| ZIM - ZNS → TA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PKS / M03 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
USWASA Express → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GEM - Med ECNA bridge \|\| HL - AL6 \| ML - TA12 → ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
USA to SAEC String 1 → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
US4 / TP16 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
USW / AGAS → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US4 / TP16 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
USW / AGAS → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL6 / TA12 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Chicago to Antwerp By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Chicago to Antwerp by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Liège Airport

Closest airports

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Brussels Airport

Most frequent

Chicago Midway International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Chicago to Antwerp by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Philadelphia to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Closest seaports

Baltimore to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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