Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Dubai to Milan by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dubai and Milan is 26 days 4h. Ships depart from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive at Genoa (ITGOA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dubai and Milan?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive into Genoa (ITGOA) around 26 days 4h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Dubai to Milan by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dubai to Milan takes around 6hrs. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dubai and Milan?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 6hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Dubai and Milan?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Dubai and Milan. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 6hrs. FedEx and Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Dubai to Milan by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and Milan by cargo ship is 5,598 Nautical Miles (10,367 Kilometres / 6,442 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and Genoa (ITGOA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dubai to Milan by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and Milan by air is around 4,713 Kilometres (2,928 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Dubai to Milan by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.63t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dubai to Milan. 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 Dubai to Milan?

Accepted Answer

401kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dubai to Milan. 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	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others
Israir Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Arkia Israeli Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800+7 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+5 others
El Al	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
British Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777+7 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+6 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+6 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Emirates	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RSGI / MESSL - RSGI	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, MESSL
Himalaya / NWC to KAP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, SCI, WEC
New Falcon → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RSGI / MESSL - RSGI	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, MESSL
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 / CMA - MEDEX \| COSCO - MINA \| OOCL - WM3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL, COSCO, OOCL
Himalaya / NWC to KAP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, SCI, WEC
AIM → IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MIM → IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
INDUSA → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → MEDEX / MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
AGI2 / COSCO - AGI2 → MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Safina → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FE5 / Lion → MD4 / Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming

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Dubai to Milan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Al Maktoum International Airport to Milan Malpensa International Airport

Closest airports

Dubai International Airport to Milan Malpensa International Airport

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Quickest ocean route

Abu Dhabi to Genoa

Closest seaports

Jebel Ali to Genoa

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