Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Mexico to Italy by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and Italy is 27 days 3h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at Genoa (ITGOA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico and Italy?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Genoa (ITGOA) around 27 days 3h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Mexico to Italy by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico to Italy takes around 10h 40m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and arrive at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico and Italy?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Neos, Air Europa, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Air Transat, American Airlines, Air Canada, Air Canada, Air Transat, Delta Air Lines and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 10h 40m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Mexico and Italy?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico and Italy. Cargo flights depart from General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) and arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 20h 26m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mexico to Italy by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Italy by cargo ship is 6,238 Nautical Miles (11,553 Kilometres / 7,178 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Altamira (MXATM) and Genoa (ITGOA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico to Italy by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Italy by air is around 9,194 Kilometres (5,713 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Mexico to Italy by sea?

Accepted Answer

959kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to Italy. 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 Mexico to Italy?

Accepted Answer

368kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to Italy. 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
Neos	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787
Air Europa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+4 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Air Transat	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Air Canada	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+6 others
Air Canada	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
Air Transat	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MGX / TA11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MGX / TA11 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
GCS → MGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
BRASEX → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	2-4 times a week	Grimaldi
INDUSA → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Mexico to Italy By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mexico to Italy by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Cargo flights

General Mariano Escobedo International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport

Mexico to Italy by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Altamira to Genoa

Most frequent

Veracruz to Gioia Tauro

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