Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cartagena and Abu Dhabi is 38 days 12h. Ships depart from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cartagena and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 38 days 12h later. These services are operated by MSC, CMA CGM, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cartagena to Abu Dhabi takes around 1 day 6h. Flights depart from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cartagena and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 1 day 6h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Cartagena and Abu Dhabi. Cargo flights depart from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 6h. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Cartagena to Abu Dhabi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cartagena and Abu Dhabi by cargo ship is 11,839 Nautical Miles (21,926 Kilometres / 13,624 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cartagena (COCTG) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cartagena to Abu Dhabi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cartagena and Abu Dhabi by air is around 16,052 Kilometres (9,974 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

773kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cartagena to Abu Dhabi. 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
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Gulf to SAEC String1 → Indusa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDCARIB / GCO → EPIC / EPIC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
NWC-USA-SAWC → Indusa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TURBO → Indusa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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