Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Guangzhou to Philadelphia by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Guangzhou and Philadelphia is 37 days 5h. Ships depart from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Guangzhou and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 37 days 5h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, MSC, Maersk, ZIM, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, ZIM, ZIM, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, ZIM, Evergreen, ZIM, COSCO, Wan Hai, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, HMM, MSC, ONE, ONE, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and ONE.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Guangzhou to Philadelphia by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Guangzhou to Philadelphia takes around 21h 50m. Flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Guangzhou and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 21h 50m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Guangzhou and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Guangzhou and Philadelphia. Cargo flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 21h 50m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Guangzhou to Philadelphia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Guangzhou and Philadelphia by cargo ship is 16,850 Nautical Miles (31,206 Kilometres / 19,390 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Philadelphia (USPHL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Guangzhou to Philadelphia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Guangzhou and Philadelphia by air is around 17,135 Kilometres (10,647 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Guangzhou to Philadelphia by sea?

Accepted Answer

3.03t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Guangzhou to Philadelphia. 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 Guangzhou to Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

840kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Guangzhou to Philadelphia. 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	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CME → AWE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1 → SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
SE8 → MSC - Empire \| ZIM - ZNS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
KCM2 → AWE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Iroko → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GOEX / CAE → Empire / MSC - Empire \| ZIM - ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC
GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
IA1 / ML - IA1 → Empire / MSC - Empire \| ZIM - ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
CME → AWE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
YPX → AWE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEA / PVCS → AWE4 / SAX / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
FA2 → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
FAX → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
SEA / PVCS → AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX → AWE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CSP → AWE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CT2 / CHL6 → AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SA1 → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
NSA → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TZX → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX → AWE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
JTS → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
JCV / JCV1 → AWE4 / SAX / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
JADE → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CT2 / CHL6 → AWE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX → EC3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	HMM, ONE
Dolphin → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EA2 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAC → EC3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
SW2 → EC3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
SA1 → AA7	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS4 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NSD → AUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EAS3 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EA3 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA4 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
APRANL2 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
US4 / TP16	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
US4 / TP16	Direct	N/A	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TPX → TP16	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
MASHARIKI → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SA1 → US4	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS4 → US4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SH2 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW3 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SA1 → US4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AWA / FEW6 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
TPX → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW3 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
USW / AGAS → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SH2 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AWA / FEW6 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IA7 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH3 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → 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
CPF / NP1 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
COSCO - CAPa → TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Guangzhou to Philadelphia By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

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