Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Durban to New Orleans by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Durban and New Orleans is 36 days 13h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at New Orleans (USMSY) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Durban and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 36 days 13h later. These services are operated by MACS Maritime, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Durban to New Orleans by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Durban to New Orleans takes around 2 days 1h. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Durban and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2 days 1h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Durban and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the distance between Durban to New Orleans by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and New Orleans by cargo ship is 8,343 Nautical Miles (15,451 Kilometres / 9,601 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and New Orleans (USMSY).

Question 7

What is the distance between Durban to New Orleans by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and New Orleans by air is around 14,284 Kilometres (8,876 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Durban to New Orleans by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.92t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Durban to New Orleans. 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 Durban to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

538kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Durban to New Orleans. 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 A350-900+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MACS → GAL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MACS Maritime
NWC to SAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFRICA4 → BRASEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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