Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from France to Malta by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between France and Malta is 2 days 2h. Ships depart from Marseille (FRMRS) and arrive at Malta Freeport (MTMAR) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between France and Malta?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Marseille (FRMRS) and arrive into Malta Freeport (MTMAR) around 2 days 2h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, SLS, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, OOCL, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, OOCL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from France to Malta by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from France to Malta takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between France and Malta?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Malta International Airport (MLA) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Air France and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 2h 45m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between France and Malta?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between France and Malta by cargo ship is 686 Nautical Miles (1,271 Kilometres / 790 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Marseille (FRMRS) and Malta Freeport (MTMAR).

Question 7

What is the distance between France to Malta by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between France and Malta by air is around 1,757 Kilometres (1,092 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Malta International Airport (MLA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from France to Malta by sea?

Accepted Answer

106kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from France to Malta. 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 France to Malta?

Accepted Answer

120kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from France to Malta. 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
Air France	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320
Lufthansa	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 / OCEAN - MED2 \|\| CMA - MEX \| COSCO - AEM2 \| EMC - MEX1 \| OOCL - WM2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
TMX2 / CMA - TMX2	Direct	1-2 times a week	SLS, CMA CGM
Jade → West Med to Red Sea	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
Jade → Balkan to South Turkiye	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
AMERIGO → BSMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDEX → BSMAR	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
Algiers Express → West Med to Red Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MARMAEXP → BSMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ALGOM → BSMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 → BSMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEX / AEM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CALEX → West Med to Red Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDCARIB → BSMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AMERIGO / MENA → MEDCARIB / GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
AMERIGO / MENA / WMA → MEX / AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → MEX / AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AMERIGO / AT4 / ZCI → SPIX / 4E2 / SMF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM, ZIM
ALGOM → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MARMAEXP → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEX / AEM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MOROCCO3 → BSMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MPS → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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France to Malta By Air freight, Container ship or Road

France to Malta by Air freight

Quickest air route

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Malta International Airport

Most frequent

Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport to Malta International Airport

France to Malta by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Marseille to Malta Freeport

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