Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Philadelphia to Cardiff by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Cardiff is 19 days 7h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 19 days 7h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Philadelphia to Cardiff by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Cardiff takes around 1 day 9h. Flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 9h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Philadelphia and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Philadelphia and Cardiff. Cargo flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 9h. UPS Airlines operates Boeing 767-300 Freighter and Boeing 747-8F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Cardiff by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Cardiff by cargo ship is 3,570 Nautical Miles (6,611 Kilometres / 4,108 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Southampton (GBSOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Cardiff by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Cardiff by air is around 5,937 Kilometres (3,689 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Philadelphia to Cardiff by sea?

Accepted Answer

538kg - 679kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia to Cardiff. 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 Philadelphia to Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

182kg - 717kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia to Cardiff. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Embraer 170+5 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Embraer 170+1 others
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321neo+3 others
American Airlines	Every few hours	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+10 others
British Airways	1-2 times a week	Road Feeder Service+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+2 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a day	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every few hours	Boeing 737MAX 8+7 others
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+5 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Road Feeder Service+4 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-8+3 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesF	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
FedExF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	NORDPACIFIC+12 others
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Philadelphia to Cardiff By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Philadelphia to Cardiff by Air freight

Quickest air route

Philadelphia International Airport to East Midlands Airport

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Philadelphia International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

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Newark Liberty International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

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Philadelphia International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Philadelphia to Cardiff by Container ship

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Philadelphia to London Gateway Port

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