Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Philadelphia is 9 days 2h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at Wilmington (USILG) with scheduled departures N/A.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico City and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart n/a from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Wilmington (USILG) around 9 days 2h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia takes around 4h 56m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and arrive at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Aeromexico, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 4h 56m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Philadelphia. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and arrive at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 10h 37m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Mexico City to Philadelphia by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 19h to send cargo via road from Mexico City and Philadelphia. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico City to Philadelphia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Philadelphia by cargo ship is 2,438 Nautical Miles (4,516 Kilometres / 2,806 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Altamira (MXATM) and Philadelphia (USPHL).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Mexico City to Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Philadelphia by road is 4,190 Kilometres (2,604 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 19h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Mexico City to Philadelphia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Philadelphia by air is around 3,220 Kilometres (2,001 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

671kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

137kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City 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
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
American Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737-800+4 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+3 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NAWAS	Direct	N/A	Grimaldi
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZGT → ZCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ACX → MECL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CCS → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
GULFEX → MECL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
→ MECL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA11 → MECL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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