Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Amsterdam and Lagos is 23 days 20h. Ships depart from Amsterdam (NLAMS) and arrive at Cotonou (BJCOO) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Amsterdam and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Amsterdam (NLAMS) and arrive into Cotonou (BJCOO) around 23 days 20h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Amsterdam to Lagos takes around 1 day 17h. Flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Amsterdam and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart daily. These flights are serviced by KLM, Air France, Royal Air Maroc, Allied Air and RwandAir and the typical transit time is around 1 day 17h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Amsterdam and Lagos. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 17h. Allied Air operates Boeing 747-400 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Amsterdam to Lagos by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Amsterdam and Lagos by cargo ship is 5,539 Nautical Miles (10,259 Kilometres / 6,375 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Amsterdam (NLAMS) and Cotonou (BJCOO).

Question 7

What is the distance between Amsterdam to Lagos by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Amsterdam and Lagos by air is around 5,132 Kilometres (3,189 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.01t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Amsterdam to Lagos. 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 Lagos?

Accepted Answer

151kg - 441kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Amsterdam to Lagos. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
Air France	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+4 others
Royal Air Maroc	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Allied AirF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
RwandAir	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Grimaldi	Every 2-4 weeks	GRANDE GABON+5 others
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