Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Germany to United States by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Germany and United States is 10 days 2h. Ships depart from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Germany and United States?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 10 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC, ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Germany to United States by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Germany to United States takes around 6h 46m. Flights depart from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) and arrive at Portsmouth International at Pease Airport (PSM).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Germany and United States?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) and Portsmouth International at Pease Airport (PSM) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air and the typical transit time is around 6h 46m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Germany and United States?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Germany and United States. Cargo flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 8h 26m. Lufthansa and Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Germany to United States by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Germany and United States by cargo ship is 4,003 Nautical Miles (7,414 Kilometres / 4,607 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Germany to United States by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Germany and United States by air is around 5,755 Kilometres (3,576 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) and Portsmouth International at Pease Airport (PSM).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Germany to United States by sea?

Accepted Answer

536kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Germany to United States. 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 Germany to United States?

Accepted Answer

434kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Germany to United States. 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
Atlas Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8+2 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 170+2 others
Air Canada	Daily	Airbus A330-300+4 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+3 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Unity Bridge / TAX / TAE2 / AT2 / ATE2 / AL3	Direct	2-4 times a week	ONE, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
E15 → TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
UNIF - H → TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AL2 / TA1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - Aegean Sea \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC2 → TAX / ATE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NE1 / AE2 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AL2 / TA1 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAFRAN1 → Unity Bridge	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC to SAF → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TAE3 / AL1 / TA3	Direct	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd
CAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
A	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ACL
FUJI / PS1 / FP1 → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Yang Ming
FE4 → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
FE6 → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - Aegean Sea \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC2 → TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AES → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IEX / ME2 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL7 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Israel Express → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
IPAK → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ME2 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CLX → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
IOS / ME1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS / ME1 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CALFB / ELSA / AL5 / ATW → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
ME1 → Ecumed	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
AE1 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Germany to United States By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Germany to United States by Air freight

Quickest air route

Frankfurt-Hahn Airport to Portsmouth International at Pease Airport

Cargo flights

Frankfurt Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Frankfurt Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

Germany to United States by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Bremerhaven to Charleston

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