Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Foshan and Indianapolis is 40 days 18h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at Baltimore (USBAL) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Foshan and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into Baltimore (USBAL) around 40 days 18h later. These services are operated by MSC, ZIM, MSC, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and Evergreen.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Foshan to Indianapolis takes around 20hrs. Flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Foshan and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 20hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Foshan and Indianapolis. Cargo flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 20hrs. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Foshan to Indianapolis by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Foshan and Indianapolis by cargo ship is 14,919 Nautical Miles (27,630 Kilometres / 17,169 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Foshan to Indianapolis by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Foshan and Indianapolis by air is around 12,955 Kilometres (8,050 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

5.86t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Foshan to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

746kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Foshan to Indianapolis. 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
FedExFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Swan → Empire	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Carioca / MSC - Carioca → America / Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
Shapla → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFL → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 → TWS / AWE3 / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
CTJ / KTX2 → AWE3 / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SAFARI → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AA7 → US4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Orchid → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ANZEX / CNS → TWS / AWE3 / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
CNC - KCI \| NMSUNG - KCI \| ONE - KCI \| SITC - CMI3 \| TSL - KCI → TWS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS3 → TWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIX5 → AUE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
US4 / TP16	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Pertiwi → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Clanga → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAX → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
PEARL / AAS2 / PRX / PCS1 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
SEA / PVCS → AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
IA7 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CSP → AWE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Britannia → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FEW3 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
NSD → AUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Clanga → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CNC - CS1 \| WHL - CS1 → TWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Shikra → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WAX1 / WAF1 → AWE3 / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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