Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Edinburgh and Algeciras is 10 days 21h. Ships depart from Liverpool (GBLIV) and arrive at Setubal (PTSET) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Edinburgh and Algeciras?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Liverpool (GBLIV) and arrive into Setubal (PTSET) around 10 days 21h later. These services are operated by BG Freight.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Edinburgh to Algeciras takes around 1 day 5h. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Edinburgh and Algeciras?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Jet2, Transavia, Aer Lingus, Air France, British Airways, KLM, Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 1 day 5h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and Algeciras by cargo ship is 1,536 Nautical Miles (2,845 Kilometres / 1,767 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Liverpool (GBLIV) and Setubal (PTSET).

Question 7

What is the distance between Edinburgh to Algeciras by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and Algeciras by air is around 2,290 Kilometres (1,423 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

209kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Edinburgh to Algeciras. 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 Edinburgh to Algeciras?

Accepted Answer

84kg - 185kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Edinburgh to Algeciras. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Jet2	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Transavia	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 days	ATR 72+2 others
Air France	Every 2-4 weeks	Embraer 190+5 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Embraer 190+4 others
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Brussels Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A319+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
BG Freight	Every 1-2 weeks	ELBSTROM
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Edinburgh to Algeciras By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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