Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Québec is 18 days 12h. Ships depart from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive at Montreal (CAMTR) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Québec?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive into Montreal (CAMTR) around 18 days 12h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, COSCO and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Québec takes around 13h 50m. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Québec?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air Canada, American Airlines, American Airlines and WestJet and the typical transit time is around 13h 50m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Québec by cargo ship is 3,757 Nautical Miles (6,957 Kilometres / 4,323 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Greenock (GBGRK) and Montreal (CAMTR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Québec by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Québec by air is around 6,168 Kilometres (3,833 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

601kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Québec. 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 Québec?

Accepted Answer

430kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Québec. 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
Air Canada	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
WestJet	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SCUK → SL1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
ECUKS2 → SL1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
DUNRO → SL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ANTWERP - TEESPORT → Canada Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SCXB1 → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → Canada Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
DUNRO → SL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SCXB1 → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NIS → GEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
NISC → GEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NIS → GEX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
NISC → GEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ANTWERP - TEESPORT → Montreal Express 1	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 → Canada Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ISX → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Glasgow to Québec By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Glasgow to Québec by Air freight

Quickest air route

Edinburgh Airport to Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

Closest airports

Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

Glasgow to Québec by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Grangemouth to Montreal

Closest seaports

Greenock to Montreal

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