How long does it take to ship a container from London to Leipzig by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Leipzig is 1 day 4h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Bremerhaven (DEBRV) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Leipzig?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Bremerhaven (DEBRV) around 1 day 4h later. These services are operated by MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

How long does it take to send cargo from London to Leipzig by air freight?

The quickest flight from London to Leipzig takes around 9h 23m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

How often do planes fly between London and Leipzig?

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Austrian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 9h 23m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between London and Leipzig?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between London and Leipzig. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between London to Leipzig by ship?

The distance between London and Leipzig by cargo ship is 451 Nautical Miles (836 Kilometres / 519 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tilbury (GBTIL) and Hamburg (DEHAM).

What is the distance between London to Leipzig by air?

The distance between London and Leipzig by air is around 1,759 Kilometres (1,093 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from London to Leipzig by sea?

82kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from London to Leipzig. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from London to Leipzig?

139kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London to Leipzig. 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.

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London to Leipzig By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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London to Leipzig by Air freight

The quickest way to get from London to Leipzig by plane will take about 9h 23m and departs from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives into Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ). There are flights departing daily on this route. Austrian Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing daily.

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

LEJ

9h 23m: Daily

1,759 km
1,093 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

139kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Austrian Airlines	Daily	Airbus A320neo+1 others
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London to Leipzig by Container ship

The quickest way to get from London to Leipzig by ship will take about 1 day 4h and departs from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrives into Bremerhaven (DEBRV). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing n/a.

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Bremerhaven

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

DEBRV

1 day 4h: 2-4 times a week

653 km
406 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

63kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros	Direct	N/A	MSC
Levante Express / MSC - Levante Express	Direct	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
SAX / SAECS / SRX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE
NWC to SAF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To WAF → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To WAF → Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → BAL01	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → BAL01	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → BAL01	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → BAL01	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → BAL01	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → BAL01	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AES → BAL01	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Closest seaports

Tilbury to Hamburg

Port of loading

GBTIL

Port of loading

DEHAM

3 days 6h: 1-2 times a week

836 km
519 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

82kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EUROMAR	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CES → Euro Aegean 2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Grimaldi
CES → NES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
EME / SLB → IMX / ME11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CES → SES3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
CES → SES1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Grimaldi
EURAF1 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → WCC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → WCC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PGE → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → FAL6	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EME / SLB → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PGE → WCC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PGE → FAL6	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
EUROMAR → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EME / SLB / LEX → IAX / FI3 / NPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
EME / SLB → AGX / FM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EUROMAR → WCC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EME → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EURAF1 → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
LEX → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EME → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EUROMAR → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EME / SLB → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EURAF1 → BGF - ECUK1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF1 → UNIF - H	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → SWX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CMA - EURAF1 → ZNI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
CES	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Grimaldi
SLB → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EURAF1 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF1 → WCC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF1 → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Hamburg

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

DEHAM

1 day 15h: Every 1-2 days

760 km
472 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

28kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE4 / AE5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WCC / EWX / SWX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
IEX / ME2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AIX2 / NWX / IAX / FI3 / NPI	Direct	N/A	Maersk, ALX, Heung-A, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, X-Press Feeders
AGX / FM1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEWMO / AES	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, MSC, ANL, APL
ECX / NWC to SAEC - String I	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
Israel Express / ZNI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
ECX / NWC to SAEC - String I	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
MSC - Levante Express → IMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → IMX / ME11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ECX → IMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Levante Express → IOS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → IMX / ME11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NEWMO → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL
PCRFXL / CMA - PCRFXL → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL
SAX / SAECS → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ECX → IOS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NEFGUI → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PCRFXL → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SRX → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NEWMO → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE3 / AE3 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IPAK / NWC-KAP/DJI / MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, SCI, WEC

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Air Freight

9h 23m, Daily

139kg CO₂e

Container Ship

1 day 4h, 2-4 times a week

63kg CO₂e

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London to Leipzig By Air freight, Container ship or Road

London to Leipzig by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport

London to Leipzig by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Bremerhaven

Closest seaports

Tilbury to Hamburg

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Hamburg

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