Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Malta to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Malta and China is 40 days 23h. Ships depart from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive at Qingdao (CNQDG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Malta and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive into Qingdao (CNQDG) around 40 days 23h later. These services are operated by APL, CMA CGM, SLS, COSCO, OOCL, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, SLS, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Malta to China by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Malta to China takes around 17h 33m. Flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Malta and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, Lufthansa and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 17h 33m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Malta and China?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Malta and China. Cargo flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 17h 33m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Malta to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Malta and China by cargo ship is 14,563 Nautical Miles (26,971 Kilometres / 16,759 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and Qingdao (CNQDG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Malta to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Malta and China by air is around 8,446 Kilometres (5,248 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Malta to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

491kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Malta to China. 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
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Air France	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 / OCEAN - MED2 \|\| CMA - MEX \| COSCO - AEM2 \| EMC - MEX1 \| OOCL - WM2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
REDEX → REX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CMA - TMX2 → 5CX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SLS
AEM2 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WM2 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CALEX → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
CALEX → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX / AEM2 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
BSMAR → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → IEX / FCS / FME → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CMA - TMX2 → AAK - FE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SLS
MEX1 → NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TMX2 → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Balkan to South Turkiye → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
TMX2 → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BSMAR → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEX2 / AEM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
TMX2 → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NCLEVANT → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Balkan to South Turkiye → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Malta to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Malta to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Malta International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

Cargo flights

Malta International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Malta to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Malta Freeport to Qingdao

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