Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from New Orleans to Douala by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between New Orleans and Douala is 26 days 6h. Ships depart from Freeport (USFPO) and arrive at Douala (CMDLA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between New Orleans and Douala?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Freeport (USFPO) and arrive into Douala (CMDLA) around 26 days 6h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from New Orleans to Douala by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from New Orleans to Douala takes around 21hrs. Flights depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and arrive at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between New Orleans and Douala?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 21hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between New Orleans and Douala?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Douala by cargo ship is 8,683 Nautical Miles (16,081 Kilometres / 9,992 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Freeport (USFPO) and Douala (CMDLA).

Question 7

What is the distance between New Orleans to Douala by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Douala by air is around 12,222 Kilometres (7,595 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from New Orleans to Douala by sea?

Accepted Answer

791kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New Orleans to Douala. 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 New Orleans to Douala?

Accepted Answer

687kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New Orleans to Douala. 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NAWAS3 → MES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
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