Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Lagos is 24 days 18h. Ships depart from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 24 days 18h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Lagos takes around 14h 13m. Flights depart from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by KLM and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 14h 13m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Lagos by cargo ship is 4,749 Nautical Miles (8,795 Kilometres / 5,465 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Greenock (GBGRK) and Apapa (NGAPP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Lagos by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Lagos by air is around 5,811 Kilometres (3,611 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

689kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Lagos. 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 Lagos?

Accepted Answer

431kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Lagos. 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
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+5 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 787-8+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757-200+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → NWC To WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → NWC To WAF → Apapa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → NWC To WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Glasgow to Lagos By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Glasgow to Lagos by Air freight

Quickest air route

Glasgow International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Most frequent

Edinburgh Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Glasgow to Lagos by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Greenock to Tincan

Closest seaports

Greenock to Apapa

Most frequent

Grangemouth to Tincan

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