Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and New Orleans is 35 days 14h. Ships depart from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive at New Orleans (USMSY) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 35 days 14h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to New Orleans takes around 17h 20m. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by United Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 20m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and New Orleans by cargo ship is 7,240 Nautical Miles (13,408 Kilometres / 8,331 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Grangemouth (GBGRG) and New Orleans (USMSY).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to New Orleans by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and New Orleans by air is around 7,130 Kilometres (4,431 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.94t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

662kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to New Orleans. 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
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757-200+4 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757-200+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SCX → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ANTWERP - TILBURY - TEESPORT → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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