Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Dhaka to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dhaka and Chennai is 11 days. Ships depart from Chittagong (BDCGP) and arrive at Kattupalli (INKAT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dhaka and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Chittagong (BDCGP) and arrive into Kattupalli (INKAT) around 11 days later. These services are operated by X-Press Feeders, X-Press Feeders, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Dhaka to Chennai by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dhaka to Chennai takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dhaka and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart daily. These flights are serviced by US-Bangla Airlines, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, IndiGo, IndiGo and IndiGo and the typical transit time is around 2h 40m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Dhaka and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Dhaka and Chennai. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Dhaka to Chennai by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 3h to send cargo via road from Dhaka and Chennai. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Dhaka to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dhaka and Chennai by cargo ship is 1,936 Nautical Miles (3,586 Kilometres / 2,228 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Chittagong (BDCGP) and Chennai (INMAA).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Dhaka to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dhaka and Chennai by road is 1,957 Kilometres (1,216 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 3h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Dhaka to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dhaka and Chennai by air is around 1,619 Kilometres (1,006 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Dhaka to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

320kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dhaka to Chennai. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Dhaka to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

108kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dhaka to Chennai. 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
US-Bangla Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800
Biman Bangladesh Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
UBB3 → CCX/GMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
UBB4 → CCX/GMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
IA7 → FI4	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
SH3 → FI4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH1 → FI4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
UBB3 → SGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
CBS3 / UBB4 → CCS / SGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, X-Press Feeders
XPF - SCX2 → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CBX2 → FIE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
CBX → FIE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
CIN1 / OOCL - CIN1 \| XPF - SCX1 → FCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BD1 → CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SCX1 / OOCL - CIN1 \| XPF - SCX1 → RMV / TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, X-Press Feeders
IA7 → EMC - CIX6 \| INTERA - CSI \| PIL - CVI \| RCL - RFM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CBX → FIE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
FBX → FIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS
YCX → RMV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
YCX → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
IBX → ICI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
KCB → SINO - CIE \| SITC - FIE1 \| SLS - FIX \| TSL - IFX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
IBX / CCE → CSI / CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, PIL
IBX → CI7 → NS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
FBX → FIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS
FBX → FIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS
IBX / CCE → CSI / CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, PIL
IBX → ICI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
IBX → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
SH1 → EMC - CIX6 \| INTERA - CSI \| PIL - CVI \| RCL - RFM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CBX2 → FIE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
CBX → FIE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
CBX2 → FIE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
CBX2 → FIE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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