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 34 days 4h. Ships depart from Ennore (INENR) and arrive at Bremerhaven (DEBRV) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between India and Germany?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Ennore (INENR) and arrive into Bremerhaven (DEBRV) around 34 days 4h later. These services are operated by Bahri.

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

The quickest flight from India to Germany takes around 7h 53m. Flights depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and arrive at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

How often do planes fly between India and Germany?

Scheduled flights between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by DHL and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 7h 53m.

What is the distance between India to Germany by ship?

The distance between India and Germany by cargo ship is 7,793 Nautical Miles (14,432 Kilometres / 8,968 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ennore (INENR) and Bremerhaven (DEBRV).

What is the distance between India to Germany by air?

The distance between India and Germany by air is around 5,864 Kilometres (3,644 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

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

834kg 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?

342kg 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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Q: 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 Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 7h 53m. DHL operates on this route.

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7h 53m, Every 1-2 weeks

342kg CO₂e

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34 days 4h, Every 2-4 weeks

834kg CO₂e

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India to Germany by Air freight

The quickest way to get from India to Germany by plane will take about 7h 53m and departs from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and arrives into Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. DHL is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport

Departs from

DEL

Departs from

LEJ

7h 53m: Every 1-2 weeks

5,864 km
3,644 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

342kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
DHLFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400+4 others
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Cargo flights

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Departs from

BOM

Departs from

FRA

9h 25m: 1-2 times a day

6,577 km
4,087 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

544kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	Daily	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+6 others
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Most frequent

Indira Gandhi International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Departs from

DEL

Departs from

FRA

9hrs: 2-4 times a day

6,129 km
3,808 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

556kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400
Air India	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9
KLM	Daily	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+3 others
Turkmenistan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+6 others
Air France	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+5 others
Air Astana	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+5 others
LOT	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+6 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 34 days 4h and departs from Ennore (INENR) and arrives into Bremerhaven (DEBRV). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. Bahri is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Ennore to Bremerhaven

Port of loading

INENR

Port of loading

DEBRV

34 days 4h: Every 2-4 weeks

14,432 km
8,968 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

834kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Far East	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Bahri
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Most frequent

Mundra to Hamburg

Port of loading

INMUN

Port of loading

DEHAM

38 days 2h: 2-4 times a week

22,936 km
14,252 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.56t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
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
INX / IOX / ISE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
IPAK → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
INDAMEX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Britannia → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EPIC → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
INDAMEX / IPE / IEX → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CIX2 → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → CALFB / ELSA / ATW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
IOM → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FIM / IOM → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
TPI → IOS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EPIC3 / IP1 → GEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AS6 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NCI → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EPIC → EUROMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IAX / WIN → INX / IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
CIX5 → CES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
EPIC3 / IP1 → ESE2 / EEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEWA → ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CMA - PIKEX2 → ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
Mawingu Express → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FIM / IOM → INX / IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
North India to Middle East → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NPI → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EAX6 → EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CIX4 / CIX2 → NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
IPAK → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IAS → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIX4 / CIX2 → NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL

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India to Germany by Air freight

Quickest air route

Indira Gandhi International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport

Cargo flights

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Most frequent

Indira Gandhi International Airport to Frankfurt Airport

India to Germany by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ennore to Bremerhaven

Most frequent

Mundra to Hamburg

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