Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Cardiff to Indianapolis by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cardiff and Indianapolis is 23 days 3h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Baltimore (USBAL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cardiff and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Baltimore (USBAL) around 23 days 3h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Cardiff to Indianapolis by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cardiff to Indianapolis takes around 16h 6m. Flights depart from Bristol Airport (BRS) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cardiff and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Aer Lingus and the typical transit time is around 16h 6m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Cardiff and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Cardiff and Indianapolis. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Cardiff to Indianapolis by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Indianapolis by cargo ship is 4,598 Nautical Miles (8,516 Kilometres / 5,292 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Southampton (GBSOU) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cardiff to Indianapolis by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Indianapolis by air is around 6,305 Kilometres (3,918 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Cardiff to Indianapolis by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.86t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cardiff to Indianapolis. 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 Cardiff to Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

290kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cardiff to Indianapolis. 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
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a week	ATR 72+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEFGUI → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE2 / AE1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NEFWI → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE4 / AE5 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NWC-USA-SAWC → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IOS / ME1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEFWI → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX / SAECS → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EME / SLB → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SRX → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NWC-USA-SAWC → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TAE3 / AL1 / TA3	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CALFB / ELSA / AL5 / ATW → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
CAX → TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Cardiff to Indianapolis By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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London Gateway Port to Baltimore

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