Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Philadelphia to Rotterdam by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Rotterdam is 11 days 7h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Rotterdam (NLRTM) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 11 days 7h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Philadelphia to Rotterdam by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Rotterdam takes around 7h 26m. Flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, American Airlines, American Airlines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 7h 26m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Philadelphia and Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Philadelphia and Rotterdam. 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 Philadelphia to Rotterdam by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Rotterdam by cargo ship is 3,468 Nautical Miles (6,424 Kilometres / 3,991 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Rotterdam (NLRTM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Rotterdam by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Rotterdam by air is around 6,004 Kilometres (3,731 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Philadelphia to Rotterdam by sea?

Accepted Answer

499kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia to Rotterdam. 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 Philadelphia to Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

275kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia to Rotterdam. 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	Boeing 787-8
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 170+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+7 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+3 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RTWPAN / PAD / NASP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Marfret
AL1 / TA3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NEUSEC 2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OL2 → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Eagle → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Philadelphia Express → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NAE → TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EMUSA → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Eagle → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL1 / TA3 → AL4 / TA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Philadelphia Express → AL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NAE → TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA3 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KEA → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EMUSA → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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