Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between New Orleans and Hiroshima is 43 days 17h. Ships depart from Mobile (USMOB) and arrive at Iwakuni (JPIWK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mobile (USMOB) and arrive into Iwakuni (JPIWK) around 43 days 17h later. These services are operated by Evergreen.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from New Orleans to Hiroshima takes around 21h 26m. Flights depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between New Orleans and Hiroshima?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 21h 26m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New Orleans and Hiroshima. Cargo flights depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIX) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 21h 26m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Hiroshima by cargo ship is 11,929 Nautical Miles (22,093 Kilometres / 13,728 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mobile (USMOB) and Iwakuni (JPIWK).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Hiroshima by air is around 11,549 Kilometres (7,176 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Kansai International Airport (KIX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.63t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New Orleans to Hiroshima. 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 Hiroshima?

Accepted Answer

670kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New Orleans to Hiroshima. 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 2-4 weeks	Airbus A300-600 Freighter+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AUG → JCH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
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