Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chicago and Kingston is 9 days 22h. Ships depart from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive at Kingston (JMKIN) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chicago and Kingston?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive into Kingston (JMKIN) around 9 days 22h later. These services are operated by MSC, ZIM, ZIM, MSC, ZIM, MSC, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM and ZIM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chicago to Kingston takes around 11hrs. Flights depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and arrive at Norman Manley International Airport (KIN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chicago and Kingston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 11hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chicago and Kingston. Cargo flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 11hrs. Amerijet International operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Chicago to Kingston by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Kingston by cargo ship is 1,723 Nautical Miles (3,190 Kilometres / 1,982 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Kingston (JMKIN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chicago to Kingston by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Kingston by air is around 2,860 Kilometres (1,777 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Norman Manley International Airport (KIN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

617kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chicago to Kingston. 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 Kingston?

Accepted Answer

228kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Kingston. 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	Airbus A320+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Amerijet InternationalFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Empire / ZNS → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ZIM
ZNS → ZGT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
ZNS → ZCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
USWASA Express → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Z7S → ZCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
NEUSEC 2 → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AWE1 / NUE → PAH / CAJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AL6 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EMUSA → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA to SAEC String 1 → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
US4 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NEUSEC 2 → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VESPUCCI → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ZNS → ZCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZCX / ZIM - ZCX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, FT, ZIM, Wallenius Wilhelmsen
ML - SAE \| MSC - FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → AL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Eagle → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AMERXL → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AMERXL → CAGML/IBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD / NASP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Marfret, CMA CGM
Philadelphia Express → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX → AL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ZCX → ZCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM

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Chicago to Kingston By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Chicago to Kingston by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport

Cargo flights

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport

Chicago to Kingston by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

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