Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Birmingham to Portland by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Birmingham and Portland is 49 days 18h. Ships depart from Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and arrive at Seattle (USSEA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Birmingham and Portland?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and arrive into Seattle (USSEA) around 49 days 18h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Birmingham to Portland by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Birmingham to Portland takes around 16h 47m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Portland International Airport (PDX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Birmingham and Portland?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Portland International Airport (PDX) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 47m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Birmingham and Portland?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Birmingham and Portland. Cargo flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Portland International Airport (PDX) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 18h 44m. UPS Airlines and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Birmingham to Portland by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Birmingham and Portland by cargo ship is 10,023 Nautical Miles (18,562 Kilometres / 11,534 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and Seattle (USSEA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Birmingham to Portland by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Birmingham and Portland by air is around 7,919 Kilometres (4,921 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Portland International Airport (PDX).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Birmingham to Portland by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.91t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Birmingham to Portland. 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 Birmingham to Portland?

Accepted Answer

372kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Birmingham to Portland. 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
Alaska Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 767-300+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+6 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+6 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC to SAF → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC to SAEC - String I → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → Silk → Chinook	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ECUKS6 → FAL6 → DAH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Birmingham to Portland By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Birmingham to Portland by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Portland International Airport

Cargo flights

London Stansted Airport to Portland International Airport

Birmingham to Portland by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Bristol / Portbury to Seattle

Most frequent

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