Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Belfast to Antwerp by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Antwerp is 3 days 10h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Antwerp?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) around 3 days 10h later. These services are operated by Unifeeder, Unifeeder, BG Freight, BG Freight, BG Freight, CMA CGM, BG Freight, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Belfast to Antwerp by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Antwerp takes around 7h 27m. Flights depart from Belfast International Airport (BFS) and arrive at Brussels Airport (BRU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Antwerp?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Brussels Airport (BRU) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by DHL and the typical transit time is around 7h 27m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Belfast and Antwerp?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Belfast and Antwerp. Cargo flights depart from Belfast International Airport (BFS) and arrive at Brussels Airport (BRU) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 7h 27m. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Belfast to Antwerp by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Antwerp by cargo ship is 730 Nautical Miles (1,351 Kilometres / 840 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Antwerp by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Antwerp by air is around 907 Kilometres (564 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Brussels Airport (BRU).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Belfast to Antwerp by sea?

Accepted Answer

217kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast to Antwerp. 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 Belfast to Antwerp?

Accepted Answer

158kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Antwerp. 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
DHLFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Embraer 190+2 others
British Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
UKBEL / ANBE / CMA - UKBEL \| EUCON - ANBE	Direct	2-4 times a week	Unifeeder, CMA CGM, Eucon
ISX / CMA - ISX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Unifeeder, CMA CGM
BUTTERFLY 1 / ECUKS6 → ANTWERP & ZEEBRUGGE / IRISHS1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	BG Freight, CMA CGM
BUTTERFLY 2 / IRISHS5 / NIS → BUTTERFLY 2 / DUNRO / NIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM, COSCO
BUTTERFLY 3 / DUBLINRS → ANTWERP & ZEEBRUGGE / IRISHS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BUTTERFLY 2 / IRISHS5 / NIS → BUTTERFLY 2C / SCXB1 / NISC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM, COSCO
IRISHS5 / NIS → VICTORY / EAG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
IRISHS5 / NIS → EPIC / EPIC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
NIS → BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
IRISHS5 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → EUROMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NIS → ESE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL3 / AEU6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
IRISHS5 → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL2 / AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
IRISHS5 / NIS → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO

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Belfast to Antwerp By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Belfast to Antwerp by Air freight

Quickest air route

Belfast International Airport to Brussels Airport

Closest airports

George Best Belfast City Airport to Brussels Airport

Belfast to Antwerp by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Belfast to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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