Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Atlanta to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Atlanta and Chennai is 32 days 12h. Ships depart from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive at Chennai (INMAA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Atlanta and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive into Chennai (INMAA) around 32 days 12h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Atlanta to Chennai by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Atlanta to Chennai takes around 24hrs. Flights depart from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Atlanta and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 24hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Atlanta and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Atlanta and Chennai. Cargo flights depart from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 24hrs. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Atlanta to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Atlanta and Chennai by cargo ship is 12,094 Nautical Miles (22,399 Kilometres / 13,918 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Chennai (INMAA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Atlanta to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Atlanta and Chennai by air is around 15,133 Kilometres (9,403 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Atlanta to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.83t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Atlanta to Chennai. 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 Atlanta to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

722kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Atlanta to Chennai. 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
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A340-300+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TP12 → JAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Empire → SIF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TP12 → MAA-SLV Shuttle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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