Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Birmingham and San Antonio is 27 days. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Houston (USHOU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Birmingham and San Antonio?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Houston (USHOU) around 27 days later. These services are operated by Maersk, MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Birmingham to San Antonio takes around 16h 42m. Flights depart from East Midlands Airport (EMA) and arrive at San Antonio International Airport (SAT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Birmingham and San Antonio?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 42m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Birmingham and San Antonio. Cargo flights depart from East Midlands Airport (EMA) and arrive at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 16h 42m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Birmingham to San Antonio by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Birmingham and San Antonio by cargo ship is 6,719 Nautical Miles (12,443 Kilometres / 7,732 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Southampton (GBSOU) and Houston (USHOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Birmingham to San Antonio by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Birmingham and San Antonio by air is around 7,907 Kilometres (4,913 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.16t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Birmingham to San Antonio. 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 San Antonio?

Accepted Answer

571kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Birmingham to San Antonio. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+5 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321 Freighter+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE3 / AE3 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Albatros → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EME / SLB → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NWC MOR WAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEFWI → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE2 / AE1 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NWC To WAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IOS / ME1 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWC MOR WAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / AT3 / ATG	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE
Unity Bridge → UMXAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AL3 / TA2 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AL1 / TA3 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IBC → AT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HMM - INX \| ONE - IOX \| YML - ISE → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AL4 / TA4 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AT2 → AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 → VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / AT3 / ATG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE
GEX2 → EAG / ATG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO

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Birmingham to San Antonio By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Birmingham to San Antonio by Air freight

Quickest air route

East Midlands Airport to San Antonio International Airport

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Birmingham International Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport

Birmingham to San Antonio by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Houston

Closest seaports

Southampton to Houston

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