Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Tianjin is 39 days 15h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Tianjin?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) around 39 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Tianjin takes around 23h 13m. Flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Tianjin?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air, China Southern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air China and Xiamen Air and the typical transit time is around 23h 13m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Philadelphia and Tianjin. Cargo flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 23h 13m. Asiana Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Tianjin by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Tianjin by cargo ship is 11,706 Nautical Miles (21,679 Kilometres / 13,471 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Tianjin by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Tianjin by air is around 13,557 Kilometres (8,424 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.21t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia to Tianjin. 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 Tianjin?

Accepted Answer

884kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia to Tianjin. 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
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter+9 others
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
Xiamen Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OL2 → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AMERXL / NEWS → MANB / AWE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → MANB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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