Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cardiff and Addis Ababa is 45 days 19h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Djibouti (DJJIB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cardiff and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Djibouti (DJJIB) around 45 days 19h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cardiff to Addis Ababa takes around 7h 42m. Flights depart from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cardiff and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 7h 42m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Cardiff and Addis Ababa. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Cardiff to Addis Ababa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Addis Ababa by cargo ship is 13,942 Nautical Miles (25,821 Kilometres / 16,045 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Southampton (GBSOU) and Djibouti (DJJIB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cardiff to Addis Ababa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Addis Ababa by air is around 6,298 Kilometres (3,914 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.73t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cardiff to Addis Ababa. 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 Cardiff to Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

237kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cardiff to Addis Ababa. 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
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+3 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EPIC2 → BIGEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC2 → BIGEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EPIC → BIGEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Cardiff to Addis Ababa by Air freight

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London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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Birmingham International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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London Gateway Port to Djibouti

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Southampton to Djibouti

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