Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Qingdao and Indianapolis is 27 days 9h. Ships depart from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Qingdao and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 27 days 9h later. These services are operated by ZIM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Qingdao to Indianapolis takes around 20h 6m. Flights depart from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Qingdao and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qingdao Airlines and Atlas Air and the typical transit time is around 20h 6m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Qingdao and Indianapolis. Cargo flights depart from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 20h 6m. Qingdao Airlines and Atlas Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Qingdao to Indianapolis by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Qingdao and Indianapolis by cargo ship is 11,367 Nautical Miles (21,052 Kilometres / 13,081 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Qingdao (CNQDG) and New York (USNYC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Qingdao to Indianapolis by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Qingdao and Indianapolis by air is around 12,139 Kilometres (7,543 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.32t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Qingdao to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

339kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Qingdao to Indianapolis. 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
Qingdao AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+3 others
Atlas AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TP10 / Amberjack / ZCP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Maersk, MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE11 / Jade → TP18 / Lonestar	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
SPS C →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Santana → Lonestar	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SPS D →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AC1 → TP18	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MD1 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Aztec / AX3 → Lonestar	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
CTP →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Carioca → Lonestar	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AC2 → TP18	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AG3 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE4 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Mexicas → Lonestar	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook / ZNP → Lonestar / ZGC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
FI3 / NPI → TP18	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ONE
TP5 → TP18	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TPX → TP18 / Lonestar	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
AFL - X → Lonestar	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFL → Lonestar	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PN4 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
TP10 / Amberjack / ZCP → TP18 / Lonestar / ZGC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Maersk, MSC
TP8 / Orient → TP18 / Lonestar	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC
IA5 → TP18	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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