Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Ghent is 2 days 15h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Ghent?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) around 2 days 15h later. These services are operated by Eucon, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, BG Freight, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Ghent takes around 1h 13m. Flights depart from Belfast International Airport (BFS) and arrive at Brussels Airport (BRU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Ghent?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Brussels Airport (BRU) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by DHL and DHL and the typical transit time is around 1h 13m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Belfast and Ghent. 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 1h 13m. DHL and DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Belfast to Ghent by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Ghent by cargo ship is 861 Nautical Miles (1,594 Kilometres / 991 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Port of Zeebrugge (BEZEE).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Ghent by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Ghent 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 Ghent by sea?

Accepted Answer

154kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast to Ghent. 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 Ghent?

Accepted Answer

169kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Ghent. 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	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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
British Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Embraer 190
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ANBE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Eucon
IRISHS5 → GEM - Europe Shuttle 6/Benelux France Shuttle \|\| HL - BFS \| ML - E06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BGS01 → BORL - WCUK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 / NIS → VICTORY / EAG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
Liverpool + Irish Sea → Antwerp & Zeebrugge	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	BG Freight
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL2 / AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL3 / AEU6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
IRISHS5 → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 / NIS → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ISX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Liverpool + Irish Sea → Antwerp & Zeebrugge	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	BG Freight
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL7 / AEU7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
BGS01 → ISX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → BALT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Belfast to Ghent By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Belfast to Ghent by Air freight

Quickest air route

Belfast International Airport to Brussels Airport

Closest airports

George Best Belfast City Airport to Brussels Airport

Most frequent

George Best Belfast City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Belfast to Ghent by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Belfast to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Closest seaports

Belfast to Port of Zeebrugge

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