Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Chongqing is 57 days 21h. Ships depart from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive at Yantian (CNYTN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Chongqing?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive into Yantian (CNYTN) around 57 days 21h later. These services are operated by MSC, CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Chongqing takes around 19h 14m. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Chongqing?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 19h 14m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Chongqing by cargo ship is 15,312 Nautical Miles (28,357 Kilometres / 17,621 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Grangemouth (GBGRG) and Shekou (CNSHK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Chongqing by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Chongqing by air is around 10,447 Kilometres (6,492 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.53t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Chongqing. 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 Chongqing?

Accepted Answer

527kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Chongqing. 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
Hainan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SCX → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Glasgow to Chongqing By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Glasgow to Chongqing by Air freight

Quickest air route

Edinburgh Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Closest airports

Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Glasgow to Chongqing by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Grangemouth to Yantian

Closest seaports

Grangemouth to Shekou

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