Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Belfast is 29 days. Ships depart from Maputo (MZMPM) and arrive at Belfast (GBBEL) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Maputo (MZMPM) and arrive into Belfast (GBBEL) around 29 days later. These services are operated by MACS Maritime, MACS Maritime, MACS Maritime, MACS Maritime, MACS Maritime and MACS Maritime.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Belfast takes around 18h 41m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 18h 41m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Johannesburg and Belfast. 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 Johannesburg to Belfast by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Belfast by cargo ship is 8,470 Nautical Miles (15,686 Kilometres / 9,747 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Maputo (MZMPM) and Belfast (GBBEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Belfast by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Belfast by air is around 9,590 Kilometres (5,959 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.93t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Belfast?

Accepted Answer

585kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg 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	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MACS → Ireland 4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MACS Maritime, BG Freight
MACS → Ireland 4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MACS Maritime, BG Freight
MACS → ROBE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MACS Maritime, BG Freight, Eucon
MACS → ROBE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MACS Maritime, BG Freight, Eucon
MACS → ANBE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MACS Maritime, Eucon
MACS → ANBE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MACS Maritime, Eucon

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