Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Porto and Cardiff is 3 days. Ships depart from Setubal (PTSET) and arrive at Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Porto and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Setubal (PTSET) and arrive into Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) around 3 days later. These services are operated by Grimaldi and Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Porto to Cardiff takes around 9h 48m. Flights depart from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Porto and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Bristol Airport (BRS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 9h 48m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Porto and Cardiff by cargo ship is 886 Nautical Miles (1,640 Kilometres / 1,019 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Leixoes (PTLEI) and Tilbury (GBTIL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Porto to Cardiff by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Porto and Cardiff by air is around 2,163 Kilometres (1,344 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

159kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Porto 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 Porto to Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

235kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Porto 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	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Daily	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Euro Aegean	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
Euro Aegean → Euro-Med	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PGE / INEX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ECL, CMA CGM
SPIX → EUROMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ML - Z55 \| XPF - TYX - NB Loop → EUROMAR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Porto to Cardiff By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Porto to Cardiff by Air freight

Quickest air route

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport to Bristol Airport

Closest airports

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport to Cardiff International Airport

Porto to Cardiff by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Setubal to Bristol / Portbury

Closest seaports

Leixoes to Tilbury

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