Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Kenya to Netherlands by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Kenya and Netherlands is 43 days 14h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Rotterdam (NLRTM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Kenya and Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 43 days 14h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, ONE, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM and COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Kenya to Netherlands by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Kenya to Netherlands takes around 8h 35m. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Kenya and Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Emirates, Lufthansa and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 8h 35m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Kenya and Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Kenya and Netherlands. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 8h 35m. Emirates and Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Kenya to Netherlands by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kenya and Netherlands by cargo ship is 7,022 Nautical Miles (13,005 Kilometres / 8,081 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Rotterdam (NLRTM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Kenya to Netherlands by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kenya and Netherlands by air is around 6,520 Kilometres (4,051 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Kenya to Netherlands by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Kenya to Netherlands. 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 Kenya to Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

315kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Kenya to Netherlands. 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
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Martinair HollandFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
SaudiaFreighter	Daily	Airbus A330-200+5 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A330-300+9 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
UG2 / M05 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PK2 / M06 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM
MASHARIKI → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KILIMA / CMA - KILIMA \| ONE - EA2 \| XPF - DFX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL
MASHARIKI → AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM
EAX1 → AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SWAX2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EA2 → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA3 → FE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KILIMA → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EA3 → FP2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
SWAX2 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
KILIMA → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EA3 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASEA2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EA3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KILIMA → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EA3 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SWAX2 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM

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Kenya to Netherlands By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Kenya to Netherlands by Air freight

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Maastricht Aachen Airport

Cargo flights

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Kenya to Netherlands by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Rotterdam

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