Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lagos and New Orleans is 46 days 15h. Ships depart from Tincan (NGTIN) and arrive at New Orleans (USMSY) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Tincan (NGTIN) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 46 days 15h later. These services are operated by ONE.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lagos to New Orleans takes around 1 day 3h. Flights depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lagos and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 3h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Lagos 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 Lagos to New Orleans by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and New Orleans by cargo ship is 15,666 Nautical Miles (29,014 Kilometres / 18,028 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Apapa (NGAPP) and New Orleans (USMSY).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and New Orleans by air is around 10,091 Kilometres (6,270 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

3.21t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Lagos 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 Lagos to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

556kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Lagos 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
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
HL - WWA → AT3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AIM → SRX → AT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AIM → SRX → AT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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Lagos to New Orleans By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Lagos to New Orleans by Air freight

Quickest air route

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Lagos to New Orleans by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tincan to New Orleans

Closest seaports

Apapa to New Orleans

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