Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Ningbo to Indianapolis by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Ningbo and Indianapolis is 36 days 8h. Ships depart from Ningbo (CNNGB) and arrive at Baltimore (USBAL) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Ningbo and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Ningbo (CNNGB) and arrive into Baltimore (USBAL) around 36 days 8h later. These services are operated by MSC, Evergreen, ZIM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, COSCO, ZIM, MSC, MSC, Evergreen, ZIM, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, ZIM, COSCO, ZIM, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Ningbo to Indianapolis by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Ningbo to Indianapolis takes around 19h 44m. Flights depart from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) and arrive at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Ningbo and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air and the typical transit time is around 19h 44m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Ningbo and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Ningbo and Indianapolis. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 20h 8m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Ningbo to Indianapolis by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Ningbo and Indianapolis by cargo ship is 11,211 Nautical Miles (20,762 Kilometres / 12,901 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ningbo (CNNGB) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Ningbo to Indianapolis by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Ningbo and Indianapolis by air is around 12,067 Kilometres (7,498 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Ningbo to Indianapolis by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.29t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Ningbo to Indianapolis. 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 Ningbo to Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

1.12t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Ningbo to Indianapolis. 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
Atlas Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Empire / ZNS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2	Direct	2-4 times a week	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Amberjack / ZCP → Empire / ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
Lone Star Express / ZSL → Empire / ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Orient → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FIREHORSE → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Inca → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Origami → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AK23 → AWE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SA1 → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Sentosa → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AUG → NUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAX → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2 → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1 → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
Iroko → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2 → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Griffin → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1 → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Condor → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Shikra → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TZX → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
AK6 → AWE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ZMP → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
SEAGULL → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAOLA → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Condor → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE3 / AE3 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Albatros → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport

Cargo flights

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