Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chennai and Portland is 28 days 3h. Ships depart from Kattupalli (INKAT) and arrive at Tacoma (USTIW) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chennai and Portland?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Kattupalli (INKAT) and arrive into Tacoma (USTIW) around 28 days 3h later. These services are operated by OOCL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chennai to Portland takes around 1 day 3h. Flights depart from Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrive at Portland International Airport (PDX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chennai and Portland?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Portland International Airport (PDX) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by British Airways and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 1 day 3h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chennai and Portland. Cargo flights depart from Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrive at Portland International Airport (PDX) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 3h. Cathay Pacific operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Chennai to Portland by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Portland by cargo ship is 9,790 Nautical Miles (18,130 Kilometres / 11,266 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Kattupalli (INKAT) and Tacoma (USTIW).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chennai to Portland by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Portland by air is around 16,139 Kilometres (10,028 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Portland International Airport (PDX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

547kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chennai to Portland. 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	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Cathay PacificFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FCE / FCS2 → EPNW / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
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