Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Frankfurt and New Orleans is 23 days 22h. Ships depart from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrive at New Orleans (USMSY) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 23 days 22h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Frankfurt to New Orleans takes around 16h 17m. Flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Frankfurt and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx, American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, United Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 17m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Frankfurt and New Orleans. Cargo flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 16h 17m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Frankfurt and New Orleans by cargo ship is 6,788 Nautical Miles (12,572 Kilometres / 7,812 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and New Orleans (USMSY).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Frankfurt and New Orleans by air is around 8,219 Kilometres (5,107 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

508kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Frankfurt 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
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320neo+5 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+6 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+4 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+3 others
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / AT3 / ATG	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE
Mexico Gulf Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VICTORY / EAG → BRASEX / BZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Mexico Gulf Express → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Mexico Gulf Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / AT3 / ATG	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE
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Bremerhaven to New Orleans

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Rotterdam to New Orleans

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