Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Liverpool to Charleston by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Liverpool and Charleston is 10 days 17h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Liverpool and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 10 days 17h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Liverpool to Charleston by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Liverpool to Charleston takes around 14h 43m. Flights depart from East Midlands Airport (EMA) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Liverpool and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 14h 43m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Liverpool and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Liverpool and Charleston. Cargo flights depart from East Midlands Airport (EMA) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 14h 43m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Liverpool to Charleston by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Liverpool and Charleston by cargo ship is 3,733 Nautical Miles (6,914 Kilometres / 4,296 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Liverpool to Charleston by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Liverpool and Charleston by air is around 6,437 Kilometres (4,000 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Liverpool to Charleston by sea?

Accepted Answer

447kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Liverpool to Charleston. 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 Liverpool to Charleston?

Accepted Answer

388kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Liverpool to Charleston. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming
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