Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Madrid and Charleston is 20 days 19h. Ships depart from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Madrid and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 20 days 19h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Madrid to Charleston takes around 16h 16m. Flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Madrid and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 16m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Madrid and Charleston. 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 Charleston by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and Charleston by cargo ship is 4,788 Nautical Miles (8,867 Kilometres / 5,510 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Valencia (ESVLC) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Madrid to Charleston by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and Charleston by air is around 6,805 Kilometres (4,228 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.61t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Madrid to Charleston. 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 Charleston?

Accepted Answer

363kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Madrid to Charleston. 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
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EMUSA / MSC - EMUSA	Direct	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, MSC
MSC - EMUSA → AMERXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MSC - EMUSA → CBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AMERIGO / MENA / WMA → CBX / AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
AL7 → CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - EMUSA → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EMUSA → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → INDUSA	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
AMERIGO / MENA / AT4 → AMERXL / NEWS / FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO
AMERIGO / MENA / AT4 / WMA / AL6 → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, ONE, COSCO, Yang Ming
EMUSA → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSC - EMUSA → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MSC - EMUSA → INDAMEX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
AL7 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AT4 / AL6 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
AMERIGO → MSC - EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AT4 → INE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AL7 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AMERIGO / MENA / WMA → SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
AMERIGO / MENA / WMA → INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
AT4 / AL6 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
MGX / TA11 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WM3 / E14 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → AL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WM1 / E07 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CMA - EURAF4 \| MRGSA - MAS → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Madrid to Charleston By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Madrid to Charleston by Air freight

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Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Charleston International Airport

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