Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chicago and Cartagena is 9 days 13h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Cartagena (COCTG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chicago and Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Cartagena (COCTG) around 9 days 13h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, FT, Seaboard Marine and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chicago to Cartagena takes around 11h 44m. Flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chicago and Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Copa Airlines, American Airlines, Avianca and Aeromexico and the typical transit time is around 11h 44m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Cartagena by cargo ship is 2,232 Nautical Miles (4,133 Kilometres / 2,568 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Cartagena (COCTG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chicago to Cartagena by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Cartagena by air is around 3,691 Kilometres (2,293 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

364kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chicago to Cartagena. 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 Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

266kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Cartagena. 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
Copa Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A319+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AMERXL / NEWS / FLX / CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Direct	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO
SEC → CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ZCX / ZIM - ZCX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	FT, ZIM, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Sinokor
ECCAR → ECCOL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Seaboard Marine
RTWPAN / PAD → WCC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
US4 → CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL6 → CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
VESPUCCI → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NUE → CAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ZNS → ZGT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2 → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Chicago to Cartagena By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Chicago to Cartagena by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport

Closest airports

Chicago Midway International Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport

Chicago to Cartagena by Container ship

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