Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Zürich and Cardiff is 13 days 10h. Ships depart from Genoa (ITGOA) and arrive at Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Zürich and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Genoa (ITGOA) and arrive into Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) around 13 days 10h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Zürich to Cardiff takes around 8h 52m. Flights depart from Zürich Airport (ZRH) and arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Zürich and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Bristol Airport (BRS) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM and Aer Lingus and the typical transit time is around 8h 52m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Zürich and Cardiff by cargo ship is 2,220 Nautical Miles (4,112 Kilometres / 2,555 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Genoa (ITGOA) and Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Zürich to Cardiff by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Zürich and Cardiff by air is around 1,170 Kilometres (727 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

189kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Zürich to Cardiff. 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 Zürich to Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

182kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Zürich to Cardiff. 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
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-700+3 others
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-700+3 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MES → Euro Aegean	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
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