Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Istanbul to Portland by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Istanbul and Portland is 42 days 17h. Ships depart from Aliaga (TRALI) and arrive at Seattle (USSEA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Istanbul and Portland?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Aliaga (TRALI) and arrive into Seattle (USSEA) around 42 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Istanbul to Portland by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Istanbul to Portland takes around 19h 27m. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Portland International Airport (PDX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Istanbul and Portland?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Portland International Airport (PDX) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM, Icelandair and British Airways and the typical transit time is around 19h 27m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Istanbul and Portland?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Portland by cargo ship is 10,581 Nautical Miles (19,596 Kilometres / 12,176 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Aliaga (TRALI) and Seattle (USSEA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Istanbul to Portland by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Portland by air is around 10,224 Kilometres (6,353 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Portland International Airport (PDX).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Istanbul to Portland by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.73t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Istanbul to Portland. 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 Istanbul to Portland?

Accepted Answer

508kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Istanbul to Portland. 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
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-700+2 others
Icelandair	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321neo+3 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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