Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Edinburgh and Halifax is 27 days 1h. Ships depart from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive at Halifax (CAHAL) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Edinburgh and Halifax?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive into Halifax (CAHAL) around 27 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Edinburgh to Halifax takes around 6h 52m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Edinburgh and Halifax?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 6h 52m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and Halifax by cargo ship is 4,777 Nautical Miles (8,847 Kilometres / 5,497 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Grangemouth (GBGRG) and Halifax (CAHAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Edinburgh to Halifax by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and Halifax by air is around 4,590 Kilometres (2,852 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

941kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Edinburgh to Halifax. 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 Halifax?

Accepted Answer

339kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Edinburgh to Halifax. 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 Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → Canada Express	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
SCX → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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