Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chicago and Cardiff is 20 days 5h. Ships depart from Wilmington (USILG) and arrive at Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chicago and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Wilmington (USILG) and arrive into Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) around 20 days 5h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chicago to Cardiff takes around 14h 42m. Flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chicago and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bristol Airport (BRS) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Aer Lingus, KLM, United Airlines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 14h 42m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Chicago and Cardiff. 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 Chicago to Cardiff by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Cardiff by cargo ship is 11,784 Nautical Miles (21,824 Kilometres / 13,561 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chicago to Cardiff by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Cardiff by air is around 7,186 Kilometres (4,465 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.26t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chicago to Cardiff. 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 Chicago to Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

400kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Cardiff. 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	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+2 others
KLM	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MED USA MEX SVC → Euro Aegean	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MED USA MEX SVC → Euro-Med	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
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Chicago to Cardiff By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Chicago to Cardiff by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bristol Airport

Closest airports

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cardiff International Airport

Chicago to Cardiff by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Wilmington to Bristol / Portbury

Closest seaports

Baltimore to Bristol / Portbury

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