Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Birmingham to Charlotte by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Birmingham and Charlotte is 13 days 11h. Ships depart from Liverpool (GBLIV) and arrive at Norfolk (USORF) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Birmingham and Charlotte?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Liverpool (GBLIV) and arrive into Norfolk (USORF) around 13 days 11h later. These services are operated by ACL.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Birmingham to Charlotte by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Birmingham to Charlotte takes around 14h 48m. Flights depart from East Midlands Airport (EMA) and arrive at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Birmingham and Charlotte?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 14h 48m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Birmingham and Charlotte?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Birmingham and Charlotte. Cargo flights depart from East Midlands Airport (EMA) and arrive at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 14h 48m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Birmingham to Charlotte by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Birmingham and Charlotte by cargo ship is 4,013 Nautical Miles (7,431 Kilometres / 4,618 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and Savannah (USSAV).

Question 7

What is the distance between Birmingham to Charlotte by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Birmingham and Charlotte by air is around 8,420 Kilometres (5,232 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Birmingham to Charlotte by sea?

Accepted Answer

966kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Birmingham to Charlotte. 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 Birmingham to Charlotte?

Accepted Answer

601kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Birmingham to Charlotte. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
A	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ACL
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RTWPAN / NASP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Marfret
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Birmingham to Charlotte by Air freight

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East Midlands Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Closest airports

Birmingham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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Liverpool to Norfolk

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London Gateway Port to Savannah

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