Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Rotterdam and Belfast is 2 days 1h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Belfast (GBBEL) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Belfast (GBBEL) around 2 days 1h later. These services are operated by BG Freight.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Rotterdam to Belfast takes around 8h 10m. Flights depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and arrive at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Rotterdam and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) 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 8h 10m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Belfast by cargo ship is 715 Nautical Miles (1,325 Kilometres / 823 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Belfast (GBBEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Belfast by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Belfast by air is around 833 Kilometres (517 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

150kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Belfast?

Accepted Answer

120kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam 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	Embraer 190
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	Every few hours	Airbus A320neo+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Ireland 4	Direct	2-4 times a week	BG Freight
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