Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Port Said and New Orleans is 42 days 8h. Ships depart from Damietta (EGDAM) and arrive at New Orleans (USMSY) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Port Said and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Damietta (EGDAM) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 42 days 8h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Port Said to New Orleans takes around 21h 26m. Flights depart from Cairo International Airport (CAI) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Port Said and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 21h 26m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Port Said and New Orleans. 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 Port Said to New Orleans by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Port Said and New Orleans by cargo ship is 10,264 Nautical Miles (19,009 Kilometres / 11,812 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Said (EGPSD) and New Orleans (USMSY).

Question 7

What is the distance between Port Said to New Orleans by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Port Said and New Orleans by air is around 10,980 Kilometres (6,823 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.28t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Port Said to New Orleans. 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 Port Said to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

473kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Port Said to New Orleans. 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
British Airways	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A320neo+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Israel Express → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → VICTORY / EAG / ATG	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
LEX → AT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → VICTORY / EAG / ATG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
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Port Said to New Orleans By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Port Said to New Orleans by Air freight

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Port Said to New Orleans by Container ship

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