Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Ningbo and Philadelphia is 52 days 5h. Ships depart from Ningbo (CNNGB) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Ningbo and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Ningbo (CNNGB) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 52 days 5h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Ningbo to Philadelphia takes around 20h 7m. Flights depart from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Ningbo and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air, Air China, China Southern Airlines and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 20h 7m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Ningbo and Philadelphia. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 20h 58m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Ningbo to Philadelphia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Ningbo and Philadelphia by cargo ship is 14,896 Nautical Miles (27,588 Kilometres / 17,142 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ningbo (CNNGB) and Philadelphia (USPHL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Ningbo to Philadelphia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Ningbo and Philadelphia by air is around 12,507 Kilometres (7,772 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.53t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Ningbo to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

1.06t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Ningbo to Philadelphia. 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 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KANGAROO → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Wallaby → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KANGAROO → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Wallaby → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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