Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Birmingham to Cartagena by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Birmingham and Cartagena is 16 days 13h. Ships depart from Liverpool (GBLIV) and arrive at Cartagena (COCTG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Birmingham and Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Liverpool (GBLIV) and arrive into Cartagena (COCTG) around 16 days 13h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Birmingham to Cartagena by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Birmingham to Cartagena takes around 21hrs. Flights depart from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and arrive at Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Birmingham and Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 21hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Birmingham and Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Birmingham and Cartagena by cargo ship is 5,625 Nautical Miles (10,417 Kilometres / 6,473 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and Cartagena (COCTG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Birmingham to Cartagena by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Birmingham and Cartagena by air is around 8,883 Kilometres (5,520 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Birmingham to Cartagena by sea?

Accepted Answer

884kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Birmingham to Cartagena. 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 Birmingham to Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

443kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Birmingham to Cartagena. 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
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-700+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PGW → WCC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PGW → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ECUKS6 → WCC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ECUKS6 → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
PGW → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ECUKS6 → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC to SAF → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC To/From Spain and Portugal → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC to SAEC - String I → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → IPAK → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → Lion → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Euro Aegean 2 → CES → NAWAS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → Silk → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Euro Aegean → MED USA MEX SVC → NAWAS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WCC / EWX / SWX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
NWC-USA-SAWC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PCRFXL / CMA - PCRFXL	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, CNC Line, CMA CGM
NEFGUI → WCC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NEFGUI → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WCC / EWX → CALFB / ELSA / ATW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
NWC To WAF → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEFGUI → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Birmingham to Cartagena By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Birmingham to Cartagena by Air freight

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Birmingham International Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport

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