Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cartagena and Nairobi is 52 days 12h. Ships depart from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cartagena and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 52 days 12h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, ZIM, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cartagena to Nairobi takes around 24h 21m. Flights depart from Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cartagena and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 24h 21m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cartagena and Nairobi by cargo ship is 14,873 Nautical Miles (27,546 Kilometres / 17,116 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cartagena (COCTG) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cartagena to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cartagena and Nairobi by air is around 15,126 Kilometres (9,399 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.86t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cartagena to Nairobi. 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 Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

840kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cartagena to Nairobi. 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	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEX / AEM2 → ASEA2 / EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SWX → NE1 → ML - Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
GCO → EPIC3 → IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
RTWPAN / PAD → CBX → ASEA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GCO → EPIC3 → EAX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ZCX → ZSL → GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
WCC → FAL6 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC-USA-SAWC → INDUSA → EAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EWX → AEU9 / LL7 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WCC / EWX → FAL7 / AEU7 / LL3 → ASEA2 / EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AN2 → SX1 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WCC / EWX → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → ASEA2 / EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AL5 → PS8 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SWX → NE3 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSW → SE2 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WCC / EWX → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2 → ASEA2 / EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AN2 → SX1 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HL - MSW → MEX2 → ASEA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WCC → FAL8 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EWX → AEU5 / LL6 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WCC / EWX → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6 → ASEA2 / EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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