Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Foshan and Chicago is 41 days 3h. Ships depart from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive at Baltimore (USBAL) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Foshan and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive into Baltimore (USBAL) around 41 days 3h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, MSC, ZIM, ZIM, ZIM, ZIM, ZIM, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ZIM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Foshan to Chicago takes around 17hrs. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Foshan and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Cargolux, Cathay Pacific, Cathay Pacific, Silk Way West Airlines, Swiss, Finnair, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 17hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Foshan and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 17hrs. Cargolux, Cathay Pacific, Cathay Pacific, Silk Way West Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Foshan to Chicago by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Foshan and Chicago by cargo ship is 11,939 Nautical Miles (22,111 Kilometres / 13,739 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Foshan to Chicago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Foshan and Chicago by air is around 12,674 Kilometres (7,876 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

3.17t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Foshan to Chicago. 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 Foshan to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

624kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Foshan to Chicago. 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
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Cathay PacificFreighter	Daily	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
Silk Way West AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
All Nippon AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767 Freighter+2 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
EVA AirFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
AirSERBIA	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE8 → MSC - Empire \| ZIM - ZNS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
GOEX / CAE → Empire / MSC - Empire \| ZIM - ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC
IA1 / ML - IA1 → Empire / MSC - Empire \| ZIM - ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
FA2 → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
FAX → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
SA1 → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
TZX → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
JADE → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MASHARIKI → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TPX → TP16	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
EAS3 → US4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Britannia → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SA1 → US4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS4 → US4	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Dolphin → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MASHARIKI → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AWA / FEW6 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FEW3 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SA1 → US4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TPX → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Britannia → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SH3 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JADE → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FEW3 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AWA / FEW6 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
USW / AGAS → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SH2 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Panda / ZAX → America / Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
SH2 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CPF / NP1 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SH3 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CPF / NP1 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
TPX → TP16	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk

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Foshan to Chicago By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Foshan to Chicago by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Foshan to Chicago by Container ship

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