Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Atlanta to Bilbao by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Atlanta and Bilbao is 36 days 21h. Ships depart from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive at Bilbao (ESBIO) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Atlanta and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive into Bilbao (ESBIO) around 36 days 21h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Atlanta to Bilbao by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Atlanta to Bilbao takes around 16hrs. Flights depart from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and arrive at Bilbao Airport (BIO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Atlanta and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, SAS, Turkish Airlines and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 16hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Atlanta and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Atlanta and Bilbao. Cargo flights depart from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and arrive at Bilbao Airport (BIO) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 16hrs. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Atlanta to Bilbao by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Atlanta and Bilbao by cargo ship is 7,464 Nautical Miles (13,823 Kilometres / 8,589 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Charleston (USCHS) and Bilbao (ESBIO).

Question 7

What is the distance between Atlanta to Bilbao by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Atlanta and Bilbao by air is around 7,826 Kilometres (4,863 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Bilbao Airport (BIO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Atlanta to Bilbao by sea?

Accepted Answer

996kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Atlanta to Bilbao. 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 Atlanta to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

529kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Atlanta to Bilbao. 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
Air France	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
SAS	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OL2 → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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