How long does it take to ship a container from Germany to Canada by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Germany and Canada is 8 days 21h. Ships depart from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive at Saint John (CASJB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Germany and Canada?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive into Saint John (CASJB) around 8 days 21h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and Maersk.

How long does it take to send cargo from Germany to Canada by air freight?

The quickest flight from Germany to Canada takes around 7h 40m. Flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).

How often do planes fly between Germany and Canada?

Scheduled flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa, Air Canada, Azores Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 7h 40m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Germany and Canada?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Germany and Canada. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Germany to Canada by ship?

The distance between Germany and Canada by cargo ship is 3,294 Nautical Miles (6,100 Kilometres / 3,790 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hamburg (DEHAM) and Saint John (CASJB).

What is the distance between Germany to Canada by air?

The distance between Germany and Canada by air is around 5,861 Kilometres (3,642 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Germany to Canada by sea?

484kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Germany to Canada. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Germany to Canada?

254kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Germany to Canada. 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.

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Germany to Canada by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Germany to Canada by plane will take about 7h 40m and departs from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrives into Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Lufthansa is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Frankfurt Airport to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

Departs from

FRA

Departs from

YUL

7h 40m: 1-2 times a day

5,861 km
3,642 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

254kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Air Canada	Daily	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Azores Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+3 others

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Most frequent

Frankfurt Airport to Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport

Departs from

FRA

Departs from

YYZ

8h 35m: 2-4 times a day

6,351 km
3,946 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

334kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Canada	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400
Icelandair	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
Air Canada	Daily	Airbus A330-300+9 others
Atlas Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400
Azores Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+7 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8+2 others

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Germany to Canada by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Germany to Canada by ship will take about 8 days 21h and departs from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrives into Saint John (CASJB). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Hapag-Lloyd is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Hamburg to Saint John

Port of loading

DEHAM

Port of loading

CASJB

8 days 21h: 1-2 times a week

6,100 km
3,790 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

484kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL3 / TA2 / GEM - AL3 \|\| HL - AL3 \| ML - TA2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, DANAOS, Maersk
AL1 / TA3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE3 / AE15 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → AL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ECX → AL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IOS / ME1 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SWX → AL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Samba → TA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
49H → TA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Most frequent

Hamburg to Montreal

Port of loading

DEHAM

Port of loading

CAMTR

12 days 21h: 2-4 times a week

6,600 km
4,101 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

617kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GEX2 / AT2	Direct	2-4 times a week	OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO
FAL6 → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
DENMS1 → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SWX2 → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
HAMRAU → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AL3 / TA2 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
DENMS1 → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AE5 → CAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL6 → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAFRAN1 → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Silk → Canada Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE15 → CAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Israel Express → Canada Express	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
UNIF - H → CAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
E03 → CAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AGAPOME → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AES → Canada Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
IPAK / MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI → AT1 / Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
SWX2 → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ECX / NWC to SAEC - String I → AT1 / Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
IRE → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Swan → Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba → SL1 / CAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
HAMRAU → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CAX → CAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Silk → Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → AT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
UNIF - NE02 → SL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC3 / IP1 → GEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EPIC → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE2 → AT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE1 → CAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NEWMO → SL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC to SAEC - String I → Canada Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NCLEVANT → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2 → GEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU3 / LL2 → GEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL2 → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU6 / LL5 → GEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL3 → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL2 → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WCC → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PGX → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EUROMAR → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ESE2 / EEX → GEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NE2 → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EPIC3 / IP1 → GEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EWX / SWX → GEX2 / AT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
Israel Express / MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → AT1 / Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
AEU3 / LL2 → GEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
IEX / ME2 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EWX / SWX → GEX1 / AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
FAL3 → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU6 / LL5 → GEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ECX → AT2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NORWAYS7 / 49H → SL1 / CAE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
AES → Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ESE2 / EEX → GEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
IOS / ME1 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2 → GEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
HAMRAU → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ECX / NWC to SAEC - String I → AT1 / Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
HAMRAU → SL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from Germany to Canada

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Air Freight

7h 40m, 1-2 times a day

254kg CO₂e

Container Ship

8 days 21h, 1-2 times a week

484kg CO₂e

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Germany to Canada By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Germany to Canada by Air freight

Quickest air route

Frankfurt Airport to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

Most frequent

Frankfurt Airport to Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport

Germany to Canada by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Hamburg to Saint John

Most frequent

Hamburg to Montreal

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