Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Addis Ababa to Rome by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Addis Ababa and Rome is 17 days 16h. Ships depart from Djibouti (DJJIB) and arrive at Livorno (ITLIV) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Addis Ababa and Rome?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Djibouti (DJJIB) and arrive into Livorno (ITLIV) around 17 days 16h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Addis Ababa to Rome by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Addis Ababa to Rome takes around 6h 30m. Flights depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and arrive at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Addis Ababa and Rome?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, Saudia and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 6h 30m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Addis Ababa and Rome?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Addis Ababa and Rome by cargo ship is 3,795 Nautical Miles (7,028 Kilometres / 4,367 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Djibouti (DJJIB) and Naples (ITNAP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Addis Ababa to Rome by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Addis Ababa and Rome by air is around 4,487 Kilometres (2,788 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Addis Ababa to Rome by sea?

Accepted Answer

803kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Addis Ababa to Rome. 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 Addis Ababa to Rome?

Accepted Answer

192kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Addis Ababa to Rome. 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
Ethiopian Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+5 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDEX / MINA → MEDCARIB / GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MEDEX → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDEX → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Addis Ababa to Rome By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Addis Ababa to Rome by Air freight

Quickest air route

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Addis Ababa to Rome by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Djibouti to Livorno

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