Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between New Orleans and Lagos is 25 days 15h. Ships depart from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 25 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from New Orleans to Lagos takes around 18h 20m. Flights depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between New Orleans and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18h 20m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between New Orleans and Lagos. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Lagos by cargo ship is 22,413 Nautical Miles (41,508 Kilometres / 25,792 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New Orleans (USMSY) and Apapa (NGAPP).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Lagos by air is around 10,091 Kilometres (6,270 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

3.56t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New Orleans to Lagos. 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 Lagos?

Accepted Answer

398kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New Orleans to Lagos. 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
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDGULF → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PEX3 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GME2 / GCC1 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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