Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Durban to Halifax by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Durban and Halifax is 30 days 19h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Boston (USBOS) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Durban and Halifax?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Boston (USBOS) around 30 days 19h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Durban to Halifax by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Durban to Halifax takes around 24h 21m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Durban and Halifax?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 24h 21m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Durban and Halifax?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and Halifax by cargo ship is 8,010 Nautical Miles (14,835 Kilometres / 9,218 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Boston (USBOS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Durban to Halifax by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and Halifax by air is around 13,868 Kilometres (8,617 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Durban to Halifax by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.79t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Durban to Halifax. 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 Durban to Halifax?

Accepted Answer

474kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Durban to Halifax. 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
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA → Emerald →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA → Emerald →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA → Emerald →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA → Emerald →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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