Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Portland is 24 days 22h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Houston (USHOU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Portland?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Houston (USHOU) around 24 days 22h later. These services are operated by MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from London to Portland takes around 9h 58m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Portland International Airport (PDX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between London and Portland?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Portland International Airport (PDX) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by British Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, United Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 9h 58m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between London and Portland. Cargo flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Portland International Airport (PDX) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 18h 22m. UPS Airlines and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between London to Portland by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Portland by cargo ship is 6,472 Nautical Miles (11,986 Kilometres / 7,448 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tilbury (GBTIL) and Houston (USHOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between London to Portland by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Portland by air is around 8,373 Kilometres (5,203 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London City Airport (LCY) and Portland International Airport (PDX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.14t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from London 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 London to Portland?

Accepted Answer

438kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London 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
British Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 767-300+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777+7 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+3 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE3 / AE3 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EME / SLB → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NEWMO → VICTORY / CMA - VICTORY \| COSCO - EAG \| EMC - TAE3 \| ONE - AT3 \| OOCL - ATG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL
Canada Express → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAFRAN1 → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC To WAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IOS / ME1 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BALT2 → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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London to Portland By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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London to Portland by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Portland International Airport

Closest airports

London City Airport to Portland International Airport

Cargo flights

London Stansted Airport to Portland International Airport

London to Portland by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Houston

Closest seaports

Tilbury to Houston

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