Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Portland and Belfast is 52 days 19h. Ships depart from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive at Belfast (GBBEL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Portland and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Belfast (GBBEL) around 52 days 19h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Portland to Belfast takes around 16h 48m. Flights depart from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Portland and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 16h 48m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Portland and Belfast. Cargo flights depart from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at Belfast International Airport (BFS) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 2 days 4h. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Portland to Belfast by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portland and Belfast by cargo ship is 10,092 Nautical Miles (18,691 Kilometres / 11,614 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Oakland (USOAK) and Belfast (GBBEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Portland to Belfast by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portland and Belfast by air is around 8,215 Kilometres (5,104 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.26t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Portland to Belfast. 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 Belfast?

Accepted Answer

575kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Portland to Belfast. 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 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CALFB → ISX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CALFB / ELSA → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
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Portland to Belfast By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Portland to Belfast by Air freight

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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport

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