Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between New Orleans and Dubai is 46 days 1h. Ships depart from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 46 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC, CMA CGM, MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from New Orleans to Dubai takes around 20h 45m. Flights depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between New Orleans and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and FedEx and the typical transit time is around 20h 45m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New Orleans and Dubai. Cargo flights depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 20h 45m. UPS Airlines and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Dubai by cargo ship is 13,824 Nautical Miles (25,602 Kilometres / 15,908 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New Orleans (USMSY) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Dubai by air is around 12,947 Kilometres (8,045 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.71t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New Orleans to Dubai. 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 Dubai?

Accepted Answer

636kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New Orleans to Dubai. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+3 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8+3 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900+2 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a week	Airbus A319+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Mexico Gulf Express → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1 → CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MEDGULF → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VICTORY / EAG / ATG → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO

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