Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Edinburgh and Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?

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 Indianapolis by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Edinburgh to Indianapolis takes around 16hrs. Flights depart from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Edinburgh and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Aer Lingus and the typical transit time is around 16hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and Indianapolis by air is around 6,311 Kilometres (3,921 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Edinburgh to Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

291kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Edinburgh to Indianapolis. 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 week	ATR 72+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Aer Lingus	1-2 times a week	ATR 72+1 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757-200+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757-200+1 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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