Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Brussels to Vancouver by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Brussels and Vancouver is 45 days 23h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Vancouver (CAVAN) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Brussels and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Vancouver (CAVAN) around 45 days 23h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, COSCO and OOCL.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Brussels to Vancouver by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Brussels to Vancouver takes around 17hrs. Flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Brussels and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by British Airways, Icelandair, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Air Canada, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, Turkish Airlines and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 17hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Brussels and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Brussels and Vancouver. Cargo flights depart from Liège Airport (LGG) and arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 19h 41m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Brussels to Vancouver by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Brussels and Vancouver by cargo ship is 9,904 Nautical Miles (18,342 Kilometres / 11,397 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and Vancouver (CAVAN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Brussels to Vancouver by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Brussels and Vancouver by air is around 7,938 Kilometres (4,932 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Brussels to Vancouver by sea?

Accepted Answer

3.35t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Brussels to Vancouver. 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 Brussels to Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

465kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Brussels to Vancouver. 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
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+5 others
Icelandair	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+5 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+5 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-400+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+9 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
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 Turkiye - Main Service → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AES → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → NWX / EPNW / TPN / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen

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Brussels to Vancouver By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Brussels to Vancouver by Air freight

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Brussels Airport to Vancouver International Airport

Cargo flights

Liège Airport to Vancouver International Airport

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Quickest ocean route

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Vancouver

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