Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Melbourne to Rotterdam by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Melbourne and Rotterdam is 45 days 19h. Ships depart from Melbourne (AUMEL) and arrive at Rotterdam (NLRTM) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Melbourne and Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Melbourne (AUMEL) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 45 days 19h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Melbourne to Rotterdam by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Melbourne to Rotterdam takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrive at Brussels Airport (BRU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Melbourne and Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Brussels Airport (BRU) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Thai Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Melbourne and Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Melbourne and Rotterdam. Cargo flights depart from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrive at Brussels Airport (BRU) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 1 day 2h. Singapore Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Melbourne to Rotterdam by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Melbourne and Rotterdam by cargo ship is 14,678 Nautical Miles (27,184 Kilometres / 16,891 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Melbourne (AUMEL) and Rotterdam (NLRTM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Melbourne to Rotterdam by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Melbourne and Rotterdam by air is around 16,796 Kilometres (10,437 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Melbourne to Rotterdam by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.34t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Melbourne to Rotterdam. 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 Melbourne to Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

859kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Melbourne to Rotterdam. 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
Etihad Airways	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 787-9
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Juneyao Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Xiamen Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Airbus A330-300+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+10 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
China Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RTWPAN / PAD / NASP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Marfret
NEWMO / AES	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, CMA CGM, ANL, APL
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