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 8h. 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 8h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, MSC, X-Press Feeders, 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 13m. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) 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 Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air Europa and Iberia and the typical transit time is around 2h 13m.

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 Bergamo Airport / Antonio Locatelli Air Base (BGY) and arrive at Vitoria Airport (VIT) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 9h 15m. Star Air 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 1,151 Kilometres (715 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) 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

184kg 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

97kg 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
Air Europa	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Iberia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Star AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Iberia	Every few hours	Airbus A321+1 others
Air Europa	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Tunisair	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-600+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
West Med to West Africa	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, TS Lines
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
TUNIS RO-RO II → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → MAROC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → MAROC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Levante Express / MSC - Levante Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
Levante Express / MSC - Levante Express → CALEX / MSC - CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
EMUSA → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ALGA → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TUNIS RO-RO II → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to West Africa → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
L54 → E07	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
West Med to West Africa → Med Canadian	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TYX - SB Loop → SPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → Med Canadian	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to West Africa → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to West Africa → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
Himalaya / NWC to KAP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, SCI, WEC
Med Canadian	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, TS Lines
CALEX / MSC - CALEX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
Dragon → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service / MSC - Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, CMA CGM
Dragon → Med Canadian	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Himalaya → MAROC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Himalaya → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	N/A	Grimaldi
EMUSA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service → Algiers II	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Italy to Spain By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Italy to Spain by Air freight

Quickest air route

Milan Malpensa International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Cargo flights

Milan Bergamo Airport / Antonio Locatelli Air Base to Vitoria Airport

Most frequent

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

Italy to Spain by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Naples to Valencia

Most frequent

Gioia Tauro to Valencia

Italy to Spain by Road

Quickest road route

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