Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Cartagena to Houston by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cartagena and Houston is 6 days 12h. Ships depart from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive at New Orleans (USMSY) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cartagena and Houston?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 6 days 12h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Cartagena to Houston by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cartagena to Houston takes around 12hrs. Flights depart from Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cartagena and Houston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 12hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Cartagena and Houston?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cartagena and Houston by cargo ship is 2,001 Nautical Miles (3,707 Kilometres / 2,303 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cartagena (COCTG) and New Orleans (USMSY).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cartagena to Houston by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cartagena and Houston by air is around 3,333 Kilometres (2,071 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Cartagena to Houston by sea?

Accepted Answer

350kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cartagena to Houston. 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 Cartagena to Houston?

Accepted Answer

218kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cartagena to Houston. 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 737MAX 8+2 others
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GUF / AM2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
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