Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cartagena and Madrid is 9 days 14h. Ships depart from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive at Algeciras (ESALG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cartagena and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive into Algeciras (ESALG) around 9 days 14h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cartagena to Madrid takes around 17hrs. Flights depart from Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cartagena and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Avianca, Avianca, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines and Aeromexico and the typical transit time is around 17hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cartagena and Madrid by cargo ship is 4,144 Nautical Miles (7,675 Kilometres / 4,769 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cartagena (COCTG) and Algeciras (ESALG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cartagena to Madrid by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cartagena and Madrid by air is around 8,699 Kilometres (5,405 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

623kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cartagena to Madrid. 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 Madrid?

Accepted Answer

569kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cartagena to Madrid. 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
Avianca	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+2 others
Avianca	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800+1 others
LATAM Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDCARIB / GCO / MEDCAR	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Marfret
CLX → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AGAS → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SWX → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
RTWPAN / PAD → TUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → AMERIGO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SWX → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AN2 → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
BZX → ESE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EWX → ESE2 / EEX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
UCLA → Neo Bossa Nova	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
BRASEX → SIRIUS / Neo Bossa Nova	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
WCC / EWX → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BZX → ESE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BRASEX → SIRIUS / Neo Bossa Nova	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
UCLA → Neo Bossa Nova	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AN2 → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
TP12 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AN2 → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
RTWPAN / PAD → TUX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WCC → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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