Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Madrid and Cartagena is 18 days 23h. Ships depart from Castellon (ESCAS) and arrive at Cartagena (COCTG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Madrid and Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Castellon (ESCAS) and arrive into Cartagena (COCTG) around 18 days 23h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Madrid to Cartagena takes around 11hrs. Flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Madrid and Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Plus Ultra, Avianca, Avianca, Avianca, American Airlines, Air Transat, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines and Aeromexico and the typical transit time is around 11hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Madrid 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 Madrid to Cartagena by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and Cartagena by cargo ship is 5,885 Nautical Miles (10,900 Kilometres / 6,773 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Valencia (ESVLC) and Cartagena (COCTG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Madrid to Cartagena by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and Cartagena by air is around 7,742 Kilometres (4,811 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.05t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Madrid 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 Madrid to Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

555kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Madrid 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
Plus Ultra	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300
Avianca	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Avianca	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Avianca	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
Air Transat	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-400+1 others
LATAM Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MARMAEXP → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MSW / HL - MSW	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
MEDCARIB / GCO / MEDCAR	Direct	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO, Marfret
ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ESC → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to West Africa → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TA11 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME11 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MSC - EMUSA → US2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Spain to/from Mauritania and Senegal → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDCARIB → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MSC - EMUSA → US2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - EMUSA → USW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
E07 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AL7 → US2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MEDCARIB / GCO → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MEDCARIB → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MSC - EMUSA → USW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SPIX → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AL7 → USW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MGX → GCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EURAF4 → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAM → ZGT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
West Med to SAEC → Gulf to SAEC String1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MGX → GCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TA11 → UCLA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MSE / West Med to SAEC → GS1 / Gulf to SAEC String2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
SAM → ZGT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
West Med to SAEC → Gulf to SAEC String1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MGX / TA11 → US3 / TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MGX / TA11 → GS1 / GULFEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Israel Express → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Madrid to Cartagena By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport

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