Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Lagos to Cartagena by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lagos and Cartagena is 29 days 14h. Ships depart from Tincan (NGTIN) and arrive at Cartagena (COCTG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lagos and Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Tincan (NGTIN) and arrive into Cartagena (COCTG) around 29 days 14h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi and Grimaldi.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Lagos to Cartagena by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lagos to Cartagena takes around 22hrs. Flights depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and arrive at Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lagos and Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and KLM and the typical transit time is around 22hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Lagos and Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Lagos and Cartagena. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Lagos to Cartagena by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and Cartagena by cargo ship is 8,759 Nautical Miles (16,222 Kilometres / 10,080 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Apapa (NGAPP) and Cartagena (COCTG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Lagos to Cartagena by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and Cartagena by air is around 12,144 Kilometres (7,546 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Lagos to Cartagena by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.54t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Lagos to Cartagena. 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 Lagos to Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

652kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Lagos to Cartagena. 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
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
KLM	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NAWAS3	Direct	1-2 times a week	Grimaldi
CES → NAWAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Lagos to Cartagena By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Lagos to Cartagena by Air freight

Quickest air route

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport

Lagos to Cartagena by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tincan to Cartagena

Closest seaports

Apapa to Cartagena

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