Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Philadelphia to Ghent by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Ghent is 7 days 21h. Ships depart from Wilmington (USILG) and arrive at Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Ghent?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Wilmington (USILG) and arrive into Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) around 7 days 21h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Philadelphia to Ghent by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Ghent takes around 6h 42m. Flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Ghent?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada, FedEx, Air Canada and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 6h 42m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Philadelphia and Ghent?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Philadelphia and Ghent. Cargo flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 6h 42m. UPS Airlines and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Ghent by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Ghent by cargo ship is 4,106 Nautical Miles (7,605 Kilometres / 4,726 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Ghent by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Ghent by air is around 6,004 Kilometres (3,731 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Philadelphia to Ghent by sea?

Accepted Answer

677kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia to Ghent. 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 Philadelphia to Ghent?

Accepted Answer

211kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia to Ghent. 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	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 170+1 others
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+5 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
UPS AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing (Douglas) MD-11 Freighter+5 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NAWAS	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
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Philadelphia to Ghent By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Philadelphia to Ghent by Air freight

Quickest air route

Philadelphia International Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Closest airports

Philadelphia International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Cargo flights

Philadelphia International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport

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Philadelphia to Ghent by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Wilmington to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Closest seaports

Philadelphia to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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