Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and New York is 21 days 2h. Ships depart from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 21 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to New York takes around 7h 45m. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and New York?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, DHL, Lufthansa and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 7h 45m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Glasgow and New York. Cargo flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 7h 45m. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Glasgow to New York by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and New York by cargo ship is 4,152 Nautical Miles (7,689 Kilometres / 4,778 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Greenock (GBGRK) and New York (USNYC).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and New York by air is around 5,517 Kilometres (3,428 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

787kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to New York. 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 York?

Accepted Answer

379kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to New York. 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
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757-200+1 others
DHLFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 757-200 Freighter+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A319+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757-200+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Icelandair	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Aer Lingus	Daily	ATR 72+2 others
KLM	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757-200
SAS	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320neo+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757-200+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A319+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ISX → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ANTWERP - TILBURY - TEESPORT → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Glasgow to New York by Air freight

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Edinburgh Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

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Glasgow International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

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Edinburgh Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

Glasgow to New York by Container ship

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