Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Edinburgh and Detroit is 24 days 12h. Ships depart from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Edinburgh and Detroit?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 24 days 12h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Edinburgh to Detroit takes around 15hrs. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Edinburgh and Detroit?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Icelandair, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 15hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and Detroit by cargo ship is 3,948 Nautical Miles (7,311 Kilometres / 4,543 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Grangemouth (GBGRG) and New York (USNYC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Edinburgh to Detroit by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and Detroit by air is around 5,874 Kilometres (3,650 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.1t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Edinburgh to Detroit. 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 Detroit?

Accepted Answer

329kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Edinburgh to Detroit. 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
Icelandair	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757-200+3 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+4 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757-200+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ANTWERP - TILBURY - TEESPORT → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SCX → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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