Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and New Orleans is 29 days 17h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at New Orleans (USMSY) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 29 days 17h later. These services are operated by MACS Maritime.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to New Orleans takes around 2 days 3h. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 2 days 3h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Johannesburg and New Orleans. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and New Orleans by cargo ship is 8,665 Nautical Miles (16,047 Kilometres / 9,971 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Richards Bay (ZARCB) and New Orleans (USMSY).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and New Orleans by air is around 14,816 Kilometres (9,206 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Johannesburg to New Orleans by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.91t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

344kg - 799kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A350-900+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+7 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MACS Maritime	Every 2-4 weeks	GOLDEN KAROO+7 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MACS Maritime	Every 2-4 weeks	Aramis+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC DONATA+8 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK VILNIUS+15 others
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Johannesburg to New Orleans By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Johannesburg to New Orleans by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Gulfport Biloxi International Airport

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OR Tambo International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Johannesburg to New Orleans by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to New Orleans

Closest seaports

Richards Bay to New Orleans

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Durban to Norfolk

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