Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Helsinki to Edinburgh by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Helsinki and Edinburgh is 10 days 2h. Ships depart from Helsinki (FIHEL) and arrive at Grangemouth (GBGRG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Helsinki and Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Helsinki (FIHEL) and arrive into Grangemouth (GBGRG) around 10 days 2h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Helsinki to Edinburgh by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Helsinki to Edinburgh takes around 2h 51m. Flights depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Helsinki and Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Finnair, SAS, KLM, SAS and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 2h 51m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Helsinki and Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Helsinki and Edinburgh by cargo ship is 1,361 Nautical Miles (2,521 Kilometres / 1,566 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Helsinki (FIHEL) and Grangemouth (GBGRG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Helsinki to Edinburgh by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Helsinki and Edinburgh by air is around 1,720 Kilometres (1,069 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Helsinki to Edinburgh by sea?

Accepted Answer

246kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Helsinki to Edinburgh. 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 Helsinki to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

207kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Helsinki to Edinburgh. 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
Finnair	1-2 times a week	Airbus A319+2 others
SAS	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320neo+3 others
KLM	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+4 others
SAS	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+4 others
Icelandair	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BALT1 → SCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, CG
BAL10 → Antwerp To/From Grangemouth	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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