Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Glasgow to Milan by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Milan is 2 days 8h. Ships depart from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive at Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Milan?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive into Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) around 2 days 8h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Glasgow to Milan by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Milan takes around 9hrs. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Milano Linate Airport (LIN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Milan?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Brussels Airlines, Air France, SAS and Iberia and the typical transit time is around 9hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Glasgow and Milan?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Glasgow and Milan. Cargo flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Milan Bergamo Airport / Antonio Locatelli Air Base (BGY) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 9h 6m. Star Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Glasgow to Milan by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Milan by cargo ship is 774 Nautical Miles (1,433 Kilometres / 891 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Greenock (GBGRK) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Milan by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Milan by air is around 1,551 Kilometres (964 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Glasgow to Milan by sea?

Accepted Answer

167kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Milan. 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 Glasgow to Milan?

Accepted Answer

158kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Milan. 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
Brussels Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+1 others
Air France	Daily	Airbus A319+4 others
SAS	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
Iberia	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 days	ATR 72+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+7 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Star AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a day	ATR 72
Wizz Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ANTWERP - TILBURY - TEESPORT	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC
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Glasgow to Milan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Glasgow to Milan by Air freight

Quickest air route

Edinburgh Airport to Milano Linate Airport

Closest airports

Glasgow International Airport to Milano Linate Airport

Cargo flights

Edinburgh Airport to Milan Bergamo Airport / Antonio Locatelli Air Base

Most frequent

Glasgow International Airport to Milan Malpensa International Airport

Glasgow to Milan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Grangemouth to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Closest seaports

Greenock to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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