Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Colombo to Baltimore by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombo and Baltimore is 30 days 2h. Ships depart from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive at Halifax (CAHAL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombo and Baltimore?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into Halifax (CAHAL) around 30 days 2h later. These services are operated by ONE and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Colombo to Baltimore by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Colombo to Baltimore takes around 3 days 3h. Flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Colombo and Baltimore?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates and the typical transit time is around 3 days 3h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Colombo and Baltimore?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Colombo and Baltimore. Cargo flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 3 days 5h. China Eastern Airlines operates Airbus A330 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Colombo to Baltimore by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombo and Baltimore by cargo ship is 8,996 Nautical Miles (16,660 Kilometres / 10,352 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colombo (LKCMB) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Colombo to Baltimore by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombo and Baltimore by air is around 14,769 Kilometres (9,177 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Colombo to Baltimore by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.03t - 1.44t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombo to Baltimore. 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 Colombo to Baltimore?

Accepted Answer

961kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombo to Baltimore. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+2 others
Qatar Airways	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A350-900+5 others
China Eastern AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330 Freighter+2 others
Emirates	Every few hours	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ONE	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE Swan+9 others
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	APL BOSTON+9 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	THALASSA ELPIDA+23 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC ANTIGUA+10 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	VALENCE+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ONE	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE Swan+11 others
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	THALASSA ELPIDA+12 others
Wan Hai	Every 2-4 weeks	WAN HAI 613
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	VALENCE
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC ANTIGUA+6 others
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	APL BOSTON+10 others

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