Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Glasgow to Anchorage by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Anchorage is 21 days 2h. Ships depart from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 21 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Glasgow to Anchorage by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Anchorage takes around 24h 35m. Flights depart from East Midlands Airport (EMA) and arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air and the typical transit time is around 24h 35m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Glasgow and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Anchorage by cargo ship is 4,152 Nautical Miles (7,689 Kilometres / 4,778 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Greenock (GBGRK) and New York (USNYC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Anchorage by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Anchorage by air is around 16,292 Kilometres (10,124 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Glasgow to Anchorage by sea?

Accepted Answer

787kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Anchorage. 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 Glasgow to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

1.43t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Anchorage. 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
Atlas Air	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ISX → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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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
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Glasgow to Anchorage By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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East Midlands Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

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