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

The shortest shipping time by sea between India and Germany is 37 days 7h. Ships depart from Nhava Sheva (INNSA) and arrive at Wilhelmshaven (DEWVN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between India and Germany?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Nhava Sheva (INNSA) and arrive into Wilhelmshaven (DEWVN) around 37 days 7h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

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

The quickest flight from India to Germany takes around 8h 18m. Flights depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and arrive at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

How often do planes fly between India and Germany?

Scheduled flights between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines, DHL, FedEx, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 8h 18m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between India and Germany. Cargo flights depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and arrive at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 8h 18m. UPS Airlines, DHL and FedEx operates on this route.

What is the distance between India to Germany by ship?

The distance between India and Germany by cargo ship is 11,978 Nautical Miles (22,183 Kilometres / 13,784 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nhava Sheva (INNSA) and Wilhelmshaven (DEWVN).

What is the distance between India to Germany by air?

The distance between India and Germany by air is around 6,222 Kilometres (3,866 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

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

1.5t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from India to Germany. 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.

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

367kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from India to Germany. 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.

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India to Germany by Air freight

The quickest way to get from India to Germany by plane will take about 8h 18m and departs from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and arrives into Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). There are flights departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. UPS Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest air route

Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport

Departs from

DEL

Departs from

CGN

8h 18m: Every 2-4 weeks

6,222 km
3,866 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

367kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
DHLFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
FedExFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+5 others

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Cargo flights

Indira Gandhi International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Departs from

DEL

Departs from

FRA

8h 50m: 2-4 times a day

6,129 km
3,808 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

283kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	Daily	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+8 others
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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India to Germany by Container ship

The quickest way to get from India to Germany by ship will take about 37 days 7h and departs from Nhava Sheva (INNSA) and arrives into Wilhelmshaven (DEWVN). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Hapag-Lloyd is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Nhava Sheva to Wilhelmshaven

Port of loading

INNSA

Port of loading

DEWVN

37 days 7h: Every 1-2 weeks

22,183 km
13,784 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.5t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IOS / ME1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS / ME1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS / ME1 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS / ME1 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Safina / ML - Safina → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Mawingu Express → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MESAWA → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EA2 → IOS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TPI → IOS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
BNX → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MEWA → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Safina / ML - Safina → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Safina / ML - Safina → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Most frequent

Mundra to Hamburg

Port of loading

INMUN

Port of loading

DEHAM

39 days 21h: 2-4 times a week

21,536 km
13,382 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.97t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IPAK / NWC-KAP/DJI / MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, SCI, WEC
IOS / ME1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
INX / IOX / ISE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	N/A	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
EPIC → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FIM / IOM → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
IPAK → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → Condor	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
INDAMEX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Britannia → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SWAX2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IOM → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MIDAS1 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
C3MAPL → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TPI → IOS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CIX3 → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PIKEX2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SWAX2 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
INDAMEX / IPE / IEX → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PEARLAS1 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIX2 → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Mawingu Express → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AS6 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
C3MAPL / AGI → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
PIKEX2 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MESAWA → ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CIX5 → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
NCI → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MEWA → ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → ME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ARABIAN SEA SHUTTLE → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NPI → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CP1 → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AGI → INX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
CIP → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IPAK → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NPI → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
INDUSA → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NPI → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NPI → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AIM → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Britannia → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from India to Germany

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Air Freight

8h 18m, Every 2-4 weeks

367kg CO₂e

Container Ship

37 days 7h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.5t CO₂e

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India to Germany By Air freight, Container ship or Road

India to Germany by Air freight

Quickest air route

Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport

Cargo flights

Indira Gandhi International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

India to Germany by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Nhava Sheva to Wilhelmshaven

Most frequent

Mundra to Hamburg

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