Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Antwerp to Bilbao by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Antwerp and Bilbao is 2 days 11h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Bilbao (ESBIO) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Antwerp and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Bilbao (ESBIO) around 2 days 11h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, WEC, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, WEC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and WEC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Antwerp to Bilbao by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Antwerp to Bilbao takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at Bilbao Airport (BIO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Antwerp and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Lufthansa and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 1h 55m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Antwerp and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Antwerp and Bilbao. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Bilbao Airport (BIO) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 2hrs. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Antwerp to Bilbao by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 4h to send cargo via road from Antwerp and Bilbao. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Antwerp to Bilbao by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Antwerp and Bilbao by cargo ship is 760 Nautical Miles (1,408 Kilometres / 875 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and Bilbao (ESBIO).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Antwerp to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Antwerp and Bilbao by road is 1,045 Kilometres (650 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 4h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Antwerp to Bilbao by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Antwerp and Bilbao by air is around 1,014 Kilometres (630 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Bilbao Airport (BIO).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Antwerp to Bilbao by sea?

Accepted Answer

121kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Antwerp to Bilbao. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Antwerp to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

123kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Antwerp to Bilbao. 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
Brussels Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+1 others
Vueling	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Lufthansa	2-4 times a day	Road Feeder Service+4 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC-USA-SAWC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To/From Spain and Portugal	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC Spain Service	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	WEC
NWC To WAF → NWC To/From Spain and Portugal	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE → NWC To/From Spain and Portugal	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → NWC To/From Spain and Portugal	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
PCRFXL → NWUK1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FEMEX1 → SCUK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LIBERTY → SCUK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF1 → NWUK1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SL1 → SCUK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUNRO → SCUK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Montreal Express 1 → NWC To/From Spain and Portugal	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MSC - NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE → NWC Spain Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	WEC
FAL8 → SCUK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS1 → NWUK1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → SCUK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → NWUK1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC PT → NWC - Canary Islands	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	WEC

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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