Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chicago and Ningbo is 36 days 4h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Ningbo (CNNGB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chicago and Ningbo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Ningbo (CNNGB) around 36 days 4h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, COSCO, MSC, ONE, MSC, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chicago to Ningbo takes around 20h 11m. Flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chicago and Ningbo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Kalitta Air, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 20h 11m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chicago and Ningbo. Cargo flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 20h 11m. Kalitta Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Chicago to Ningbo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Ningbo by cargo ship is 11,047 Nautical Miles (20,459 Kilometres / 12,713 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Ningbo (CNNGB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chicago to Ningbo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Ningbo by air is around 11,641 Kilometres (7,233 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.02t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chicago to Ningbo. 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 Ningbo?

Accepted Answer

689kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Ningbo. 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
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+5 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Eagle → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Philadelphia Express → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEC → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EMUSA → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Eagle → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → Empire	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
AMERXL / NEWS → MANB / AWE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
USWASA Express → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FLX → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NEUSEC 2 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZCX → ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX → AA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Philadelphia Express → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FLX → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
RTWPAN / PAD → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEC / Tango → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FLX → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
RTWPAN / PAD → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MD4 / Dragon	Direct	N/A	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Empire / ZNS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Empire / ZNS	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ZIM
USWASA Express → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA to SAEC String 1 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → Alpaca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → Alpaca	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
USA to SAEC String 1 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Empire / ZNS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Empire / ZNS → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ZIM
US4 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL6 → AA7	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd

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Chicago to Ningbo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Chicago to Ningbo by Air freight

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport

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