Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Portland and Athens is 34 days 21h. Ships depart from Houston (USHOU) and arrive at Piraeus (GRPIR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Portland and Athens?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Houston (USHOU) and arrive into Piraeus (GRPIR) around 34 days 21h later. These services are operated by Maersk and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Portland to Athens takes around 2 days. Flights depart from Portland International Airport (PDX) and arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Portland and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 2 days.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Portland and Athens. Cargo flights depart from Portland International Airport (PDX) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 2 days 12h. Asiana Airlines operates Boeing 747 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Portland to Athens by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portland and Athens by cargo ship is 10,117 Nautical Miles (18,737 Kilometres / 11,642 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Houston (USHOU) and Piraeus (GRPIR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Portland to Athens by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portland and Athens by air is around 17,100 Kilometres (10,626 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

883kg - 1.29t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Portland to Athens. 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 Portland to Athens?

Accepted Answer

337kg - 800kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Portland to Athens. 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
British Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Asiana AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747 Freighter+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk Iowa+26 others
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	AS PAOLA+7 others
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Portland to Athens By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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