Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Italy to South Africa by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Italy and South Africa is 42 days 18h. Ships depart from Naples (ITNAP) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Italy and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Naples (ITNAP) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 42 days 18h later. These services are operated by MESSL.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Italy to South Africa by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Italy to South Africa takes around 17hrs. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Italy and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx, Swiss, Virgin Atlantic, Air Europa, Air France, British Airways, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 17hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Italy and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Italy and South Africa. Cargo flights depart from Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 17hrs. FedEx and Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Italy to South Africa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Italy and South Africa by cargo ship is 6,972 Nautical Miles (12,912 Kilometres / 8,023 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Naples (ITNAP) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Italy to South Africa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Italy and South Africa by air is around 9,347 Kilometres (5,808 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Italy to South Africa by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.48t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Italy to South Africa. 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 Italy to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

491kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Italy to South Africa. 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 767-300 Freighter+1 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+4 others
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others
Air Europa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+5 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+4 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+6 others
EmiratesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
Air Algerie	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JOLLY	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MESSL
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JOLLY	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MESSL
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Italy to South Africa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Italy to South Africa by Air freight

Quickest air route

Milan Malpensa International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Most frequent

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Italy to South Africa by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Naples to Durban

Most frequent

Genoa to Durban

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