Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Ireland to Canada by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Ireland and Canada is 16 days 11h. Ships depart from Cork (IEORK) and arrive at Montreal (CAMTR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Ireland and Canada?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Cork (IEORK) and arrive into Montreal (CAMTR) around 16 days 11h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Ireland to Canada by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Ireland to Canada takes around 6h 9m. Flights depart from Dublin Airport (DUB) and arrive at Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Ireland and Canada?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by WestJet and the typical transit time is around 6h 9m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Ireland and Canada?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Ireland and Canada. Cargo flights depart from Dublin Airport (DUB) and arrive at Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 7hrs. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Ireland to Canada by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Ireland and Canada by cargo ship is 3,523 Nautical Miles (6,525 Kilometres / 4,055 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cork (IEORK) and Montreal (CAMTR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Ireland to Canada by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Ireland and Canada by air is around 4,156 Kilometres (2,582 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Ireland to Canada by sea?

Accepted Answer

576kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Ireland to Canada. 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 Ireland to Canada?

Accepted Answer

172kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Ireland to Canada. 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
WestJet	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC To/From Ireland & Portbury → Canada Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To/From Ireland & Portbury → Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Ireland to Canada By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Ireland to Canada by Air freight

Quickest air route

Dublin Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport

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Dublin Airport to Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport

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Quickest ocean route

Cork to Montreal

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