Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Qingdao to Houston by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Qingdao and Houston is 30 days 22h. Ships depart from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive at Houston (USHOU) with scheduled departures Daily.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Qingdao and Houston?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive into Houston (USHOU) around 30 days 22h later. These services are operated by MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, OOCL and COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Qingdao to Houston by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Qingdao to Houston takes around 21h 11m. Flights depart from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Qingdao and Houston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by All Nippon Airways and the typical transit time is around 21h 11m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Qingdao and Houston?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Qingdao and Houston by cargo ship is 10,414 Nautical Miles (19,287 Kilometres / 11,984 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Qingdao (CNQDG) and Houston (USHOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Qingdao to Houston by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Qingdao and Houston by air is around 12,515 Kilometres (7,776 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Qingdao to Houston by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.2t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Qingdao to Houston. 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 Qingdao to Houston?

Accepted Answer

500kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Qingdao to Houston. 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
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Santana → Pelican	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AC1 → TP88	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Aztec → Pelican	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Pelican	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AC2 → TP88	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mexicas → Pelican	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook / ZNP → Pelican / ZGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
CI5 → GME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
→ PEX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AK7 → GME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PHI5 → TP88	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FI3 → TP88	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AIS → GME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
M2X / WSA5 → PEX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen
→ PEX3 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL
KCM2 → PEX3 / GME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
TP8 / Orient → TP88 / Pelican	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → GMXP / GME / GCC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2 → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
→ PEX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NEAX → GME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → GMXP / GME / GCC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1 → GMXP / GME / GCC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → GMXP / GME / GCC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, CMA CGM

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