Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between New Orleans and Brussels is 20 days 8h. Ships depart from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive at Rotterdam (NLRTM) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 20 days 8h later. These services are operated by OOCL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from New Orleans to Brussels takes around 15hrs. Flights depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and arrive at Liège Airport (LGG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between New Orleans and Brussels?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Liège Airport (LGG) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 15hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New Orleans and Brussels. Cargo flights depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and arrive at Liège Airport (LGG) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 15hrs. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Brussels by cargo ship is 5,127 Nautical Miles (9,496 Kilometres / 5,900 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New Orleans (USMSY) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Brussels by air is around 7,799 Kilometres (4,846 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Brussels Airport (BRU).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

782kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New Orleans to Brussels. 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 New Orleans to Brussels?

Accepted Answer

493kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New Orleans to Brussels. 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	Airbus A300-600 Freighter+2 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+4 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / AT3 / ATG	Direct	1-2 times a week	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Mexico Gulf Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / AT3 / ATG	Direct	1-2 times a week	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE
EAG / ATG → GEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
MEDGULF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / AT3 / ATG → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE
BRASEX / BZX → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
VICTORY / EAG / AT3 / ATG → CALFB / ELSA / AL5 / ATW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, ONE
VICTORY / EAG / ATG → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
BRASEX / BZX → CALFB / ELSA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
VICTORY → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AT3 → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
GS1 → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
GUF → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
BRASEX / BZX → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
BRASEX / BZX → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
BRASEX → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDGULF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BRASEX → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
GULFEX → CLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AM2 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Gulf to SAEC String2 → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ANSG → AL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
BRASEX / BZX → CALFB / ELSA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL

More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

New Orleans to Brussels By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Map / Route overview

Compare shipping modes

Air Freight

Container Ship

About Fluent Cargo

New Orleans to Brussels by Air freight

Quickest air route

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Liège Airport

Closest airports

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Brussels Airport

New Orleans to Brussels by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

New Orleans to Rotterdam

Closest seaports

New Orleans to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

More about shipping cargo and freight from New Orleans to Brussels by Air, Ocean and Road

Shipping from New Orleans

Shipping to Brussels