Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between New Orleans and Dakar is 39 days 19h. Ships depart from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive at Dakar (SNDKR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive into Dakar (SNDKR) around 39 days 19h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from New Orleans to Dakar takes around 1 day 15h. Flights depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between New Orleans and Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, UPS Airlines and UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 15h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New Orleans and Dakar. Cargo flights depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 1 day 15h. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Dakar by cargo ship is 8,660 Nautical Miles (16,039 Kilometres / 9,966 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New Orleans (USMSY) and Dakar (SNDKR).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Dakar by air is around 19,655 Kilometres (12,213 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.56t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New Orleans to Dakar. 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 Dakar?

Accepted Answer

891kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New Orleans to Dakar. 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
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+5 others
UPS Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A300-600 Freighter+6 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A300-600 Freighter+8 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDGULF → West Med to West Africa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF → West Med to West Africa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VICTORY → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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