Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between New Orleans and Mexico City is 10 days 9h. Ships depart from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive at Veracruz (MXVER) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between New Orleans and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive into Veracruz (MXVER) around 10 days 9h later. These services are operated by MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from New Orleans to Mexico City takes around 9h 39m. Flights depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and arrive at Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between New Orleans and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 9h 39m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New Orleans and Mexico City. Cargo flights depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and arrive at Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 9h 39m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from New Orleans to Mexico City by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 23h 54m to send cargo via road from New Orleans and Mexico City. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between New Orleans to Mexico City by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Mexico City by cargo ship is 1,765 Nautical Miles (3,269 Kilometres / 2,032 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New Orleans (USMSY) and Veracruz (MXVER).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between New Orleans to Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Mexico City by road is 2,252 Kilometres (1,400 Miles) and will typically take around 23h 54m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between New Orleans to Mexico City by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Mexico City by air is around 2,831 Kilometres (1,759 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

280kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New Orleans to Mexico City. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from New Orleans to Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

156kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New Orleans to Mexico City. 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
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 757-200 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Daily	Boeing 737-900+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+3 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+3 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Airbus A300-600 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TA6 / MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
BRASEX / BZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk
TP18 / Lonestar → TA6 / MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
MEDGULF → Canada Gulf Bridge	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUATL3 → Canada Gulf Bridge	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lonestar → Canada Gulf Bridge	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Adolfo López Mateos International Airport

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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles

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