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 75 days 7h. Ships depart from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive at Vancouver (CAVAN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive into Vancouver (CAVAN) around 75 days 7h later. These services are operated by MSC.

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 22h 54m. 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 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air and Atlas Air and the typical transit time is around 22h 54m.

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 20,883 Nautical Miles (38,676 Kilometres / 24,032 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Grangemouth (GBGRG) and Vancouver (CAVAN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Anchorage by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Anchorage by air is around 14,897 Kilometres (9,257 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

2.55t 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

1.22t 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 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400+1 others
Atlas Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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