Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Berlin is 8 days 16h. Ships depart from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive at Hamburg (DEHAM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Berlin?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive into Hamburg (DEHAM) around 8 days 16h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Berlin takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and arrive at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Berlin?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Jet2, KLM and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 2h 10m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Glasgow and Berlin. Cargo flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 8h 45m. Star Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Glasgow to Berlin by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Berlin by cargo ship is 1,145 Nautical Miles (2,121 Kilometres / 1,318 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Greenock (GBGRK) and Hamburg (DEHAM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Berlin by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Berlin by air is around 1,229 Kilometres (764 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

160kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Berlin. 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 Berlin?

Accepted Answer

106kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Berlin. 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
Jet2	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
KLM	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+7 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Star AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → Israel Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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