Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Japan to Portugal by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Japan and Portugal is 37 days 19h. Ships depart from Kobe (JPUKB) and arrive at Sines (PTSIE) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Japan and Portugal?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Kobe (JPUKB) and arrive into Sines (PTSIE) around 37 days 19h later. These services are operated by ONE, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming and ONE.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Japan to Portugal by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Japan to Portugal takes around 22h 32m. Flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Japan and Portugal?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by KLM, Swiss, Iberia, Austrian Airlines, Air Canada, El Al, United Airlines, Cargolux, Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 22h 32m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Japan and Portugal?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Japan and Portugal. Cargo flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 22h 32m. Cargolux and Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Japan to Portugal by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Japan and Portugal by cargo ship is 13,725 Nautical Miles (25,419 Kilometres / 15,795 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Kobe (JPUKB) and Sines (PTSIE).

Question 7

What is the distance between Japan to Portugal by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Japan and Portugal by air is around 10,926 Kilometres (6,789 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Japan to Portugal by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.36t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Japan to Portugal. 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 Japan to Portugal?

Accepted Answer

603kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Japan to Portugal. 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
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+4 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Iberia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Austrian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
El Al	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
CargoluxFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JID → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FP1 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
JSM → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Griffin / FP2 → Swan Sentosa / FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, MSC
JSM3 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FP1 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
JSM3 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JID → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → Swan Sentosa / FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Yang Ming, ONE
Griffin / FP2 → Swan Sentosa / FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, MSC
JTS → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
NEW ORIGAMI → Swan Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NSD → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Japan to Portugal By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Japan to Portugal by Air freight

Quickest air route

Narita International Airport to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport

Cargo flights

Narita International Airport to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)

Japan to Portugal by Container ship

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Kobe to Sines

Cargo flights

Tokyo to Sines

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