Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Amsterdam to Vancouver by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Amsterdam and Vancouver is 70 days 15h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Vancouver (CAVAN) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Amsterdam and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Vancouver (CAVAN) around 70 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Amsterdam to Vancouver by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Amsterdam to Vancouver takes around 10hrs. Flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Amsterdam and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM, Icelandair, Air France, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, United Airlines, Lufthansa and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 10hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Amsterdam and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Amsterdam and Vancouver by cargo ship is 20,538 Nautical Miles (38,037 Kilometres / 23,635 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Vancouver (CAVAN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Amsterdam to Vancouver by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Amsterdam and Vancouver by air is around 7,716 Kilometres (4,794 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Amsterdam to Vancouver by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.47t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Amsterdam to Vancouver. 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 Amsterdam to Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

391kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Amsterdam to Vancouver. 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
KLM	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
Icelandair	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+4 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+4 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+7 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to SAF → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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