Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Amsterdam to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Amsterdam and Chennai is 41 days 3h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Ennore (INENR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Amsterdam and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Ennore (INENR) around 41 days 3h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Amsterdam to Chennai by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Amsterdam to Chennai takes around 16h 29m. Flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Amsterdam and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by IndiGo, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Oman Air, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Air India and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 16h 29m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Amsterdam and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Amsterdam and Chennai. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 16h 29m. Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Amsterdam to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Amsterdam and Chennai by cargo ship is 12,492 Nautical Miles (23,134 Kilometres / 14,375 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Ennore (INENR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Amsterdam to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Amsterdam and Chennai by air is around 7,902 Kilometres (4,910 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Amsterdam to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.42t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Amsterdam to Chennai. 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 Amsterdam to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

305kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Amsterdam to Chennai. 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
IndiGo	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Oman Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+11 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+4 others
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+7 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IEX / ME2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Far East	Direct	N/A	Bahri
Griffin → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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