Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Algeciras to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Algeciras and Colombo is 41 days 22h. Ships depart from Algeciras (ESALG) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Algeciras and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Algeciras (ESALG) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 41 days 22h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, ONE, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE, Yang Ming, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, HMM, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Algeciras to Colombo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Algeciras to Colombo takes around 17h 21m. Flights depart from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Algeciras and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 21m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Algeciras and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algeciras and Colombo by cargo ship is 13,097 Nautical Miles (24,255 Kilometres / 15,072 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Algeciras (ESALG) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Algeciras to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algeciras and Colombo by air is around 9,043 Kilometres (5,619 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Algeciras to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.58t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Algeciras to Colombo. 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 Algeciras to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

478kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Algeciras to Colombo. 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
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IEX / ME2	Direct	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Bossa Nova → ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MCA / MMX → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FIM → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
IOM → TIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WAF3 → MEWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FIM / IOM → INX / IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
ESE2 / EEX → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EURAF1 → WAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → PIKEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WAF3 → MEWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IOM → AIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE4 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
Silk → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WAF3 → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE3 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IOM → CIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → MEDEX / MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
ESE2 / EEX → ESA2 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
IOM → ICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE4 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
NE3 / AE3 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WAF6 → MEWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SIRIUS → SEAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SPIX → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDWAX → WAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JD1 / Jeddah 1 → SE1 / AE12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FIM / IOM → INX / IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
TSM / DIAL - TSM \| OOCL - TSM → MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
COSCO - MWAX \| OOCL - MWAX → MEWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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