Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Italy and Spain is 4 days 22h. Ships depart from Naples (ITNAP) and arrive at Valencia (ESVLC) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Italy and Spain?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Naples (ITNAP) and arrive into Valencia (ESVLC) around 4 days 22h later. These services are operated by NEW, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Italy to Spain takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Italy and Spain?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Volotea and the typical transit time is around 2h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Italy and Spain. Cargo flights depart from Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 2h 20m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 18h 33m to send cargo via road from Italy 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 Italy to Spain by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Italy and Spain by cargo ship is 942 Nautical Miles (1,745 Kilometres / 1,085 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Naples (ITNAP) and Valencia (ESVLC).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Italy to Spain?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Italy and Spain by road is 1,965 Kilometres (1,221 Miles) and will typically take around 18h 33m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Italy to Spain by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Italy and Spain by air is around 1,108 Kilometres (688 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

209kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Italy 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 Italy to Spain?

Accepted Answer

109kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Italy 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
Volotea	1-2 times a week	Airbus A319+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+6 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Iberia	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+1 others
Air Europa	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Tunisair	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+1 others
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-600+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
West Med to West Africa / MSC - West Med to West Africa	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	NEW, MSC
MEDGULF	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
Line B → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Line B → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TUNIS RO-RO II → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
XPF - TYX - NB Loop → MARMAEXP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Levante Express → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
XPF - TYX - NB Loop → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
West Med to West Africa → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
XPF - TYX - NB Loop → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TUNIS RO-RO II → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
L54 → E07	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Line B → West Med to West Africa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TUNIS RO-RO II → West Med to West Africa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to West Africa → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to West Africa → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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

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Italy to Spain by Air freight

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Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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Milan Malpensa International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Italy to Spain by Container ship

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Naples to Valencia

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