Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Dakar to Edinburgh by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dakar and Edinburgh is 16 days 19h. Ships depart from Dakar (SNDKR) and arrive at Grangemouth (GBGRG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dakar and Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Dakar (SNDKR) and arrive into Grangemouth (GBGRG) around 16 days 19h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Dakar to Edinburgh by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dakar to Edinburgh takes around 13h 23m. Flights depart from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dakar and Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air France, Brussels Airlines and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 13h 23m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Dakar and Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dakar and Edinburgh by cargo ship is 3,052 Nautical Miles (5,652 Kilometres / 3,512 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Dakar (SNDKR) and Grangemouth (GBGRG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dakar to Edinburgh by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dakar and Edinburgh by air is around 5,091 Kilometres (3,164 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Dakar to Edinburgh by sea?

Accepted Answer

500kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dakar to Edinburgh. 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 Dakar to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

450kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dakar to Edinburgh. 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
Air France	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Brussels Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EURAF1 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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