Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chicago and Ghent is 12 days 15h. Ships depart from Wilmington (USILG) and arrive at Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chicago and Ghent?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Wilmington (USILG) and arrive into Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) around 12 days 15h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chicago to Ghent 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 Ghent?

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 Ghent?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chicago and Ghent. 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 Ghent by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Ghent by cargo ship is 5,205 Nautical Miles (9,640 Kilometres / 5,990 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Port of Zeebrugge (BEZEE).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chicago to Ghent by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Ghent 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 Ghent by sea?

Accepted Answer

738kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chicago to Ghent. 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 Ghent?

Accepted Answer

529kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Ghent. 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
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
DOLE - MAYAN EXPRESS → CLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USWASA Express → Mexico Gulf Express → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Chicago to Ghent By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Chicago to Ghent 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 Ghent by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Wilmington to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Closest seaports

Baltimore to Port of Zeebrugge

Most frequent

Baltimore to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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