Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Germany to Spain by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Germany and Spain is 4 days 13h. Ships depart from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrive at Algeciras (ESALG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Germany and Spain?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrive into Algeciras (ESALG) around 4 days 13h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, OOCL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Germany to Spain by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Germany to Spain takes around 1h 58m. Flights depart from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Germany and Spain?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1h 58m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Germany and Spain?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Germany and Spain. Cargo flights depart from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1h 58m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Germany to Spain by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 18h 35m to send cargo via road from Germany and Spain. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Germany to Spain by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Germany and Spain by cargo ship is 1,602 Nautical Miles (2,967 Kilometres / 1,843 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and Algeciras (ESALG).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Germany to Spain?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Germany and Spain by road is 2,047 Kilometres (1,272 Miles) and will typically take around 18h 35m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Germany to Spain by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Germany and Spain by air is around 1,423 Kilometres (884 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Germany to Spain by sea?

Accepted Answer

248kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Germany to Spain. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Germany to Spain?

Accepted Answer

127kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Germany to Spain. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAX / SAECS / SRX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk
AL1 / TA3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI → MB2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ASE / NEOASAS → MB2 / E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC → ESE2 / EEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ECX → MB2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EME / SLB → MB2 / E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EMX / AEGEAN SEA → MB2 / E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
LEX → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CAX → TA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IBC → SRX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
NE1 / AE2 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CAE → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SWX2 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CAE → TA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AT1 → MB2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
GGS → EEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
GGS → IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FLX → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DENMS3 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
GERFIN → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEWMO / AES	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, MSC, ANL, APL
Israel Express / ZNI / MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI	Direct	2-4 times a week	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
NE4 / AE5 → WM1 / E07	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Israel Express → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Condor → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Silk → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Condor → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → Levante Express	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → Levante Express	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
FE1 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IEX / ME2 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Swan → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IOS / ME1 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IEX / ME2 → WM1 / E07	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Lion → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IOS / ME1 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS / ME1 → WM1 / E07	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Germany to Spain By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Germany to Spain by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cologne Bonn Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Cargo flights

Frankfurt Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Germany to Spain by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Bremerhaven to Algeciras

Most frequent

Hamburg to Valencia

Germany to Spain by Road

Quickest road route

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