Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Edinburgh and Québec is 17 days 11h. Ships depart from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive at Montreal (CAMTR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Edinburgh and Québec?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive into Montreal (CAMTR) around 17 days 11h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Edinburgh to Québec takes around 14h 31m. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Edinburgh and Québec?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 14h 31m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and Québec by cargo ship is 3,688 Nautical Miles (6,830 Kilometres / 4,244 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Grangemouth (GBGRG) and Montreal (CAMTR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Edinburgh to Québec by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and Québec by air is around 6,082 Kilometres (3,779 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

526kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Edinburgh to Québec. 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 Québec?

Accepted Answer

341kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Edinburgh to Québec. 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → Canada Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ISX → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SCXB1 → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → Canada Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SCX → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Edinburgh to Québec By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Edinburgh to Québec by Air freight

Quickest air route

Edinburgh Airport to Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

Edinburgh to Québec by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Greenock to Montreal

Closest seaports

Grangemouth to Montreal

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