Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Milan to Barcelona by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Milan and Barcelona is 1 day 6h. Ships depart from Genoa (ITGOA) and arrive at Barcelona (ESBCN) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a day.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Milan and Barcelona?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Genoa (ITGOA) and arrive into Barcelona (ESBCN) around 1 day 6h later. These services are operated by ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CNAN Med, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Milan to Barcelona by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Milan to Barcelona takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Milan and Barcelona?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Singapore Airlines, Vueling, Wizz Air, LOT and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 1h 35m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Milan and Barcelona?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Milan and Barcelona. Cargo flights depart from Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1h 35m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Milan to Barcelona by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 9h 19m to send cargo via road from Milan and Barcelona. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Milan to Barcelona by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Milan and Barcelona by cargo ship is 363 Nautical Miles (672 Kilometres / 417 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Genoa (ITGOA) and Barcelona (ESBCN).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Milan to Barcelona?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Milan and Barcelona by road is 980 Kilometres (609 Miles) and will typically take around 9h 19m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Milan to Barcelona by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Milan and Barcelona by air is around 1,472 Kilometres (914 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Milano Linate Airport (LIN) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Milan to Barcelona by sea?

Accepted Answer

77kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Milan to Barcelona. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Milan to Barcelona?

Accepted Answer

155kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Milan to Barcelona. 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
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Vueling	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+2 others
Wizz Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo
LOT	1-2 times a day	Embraer 190+4 others
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+4 others
Air France	Daily	Airbus A320+5 others
Brussels Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+2 others
Iberia	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others
Eurowings	1-2 times a day	Airbus A319+4 others
Austrian Airlines	2-4 times a day	Embraer 190+3 others
KLM	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Lufthansa	Every few hours	Airbus A319+6 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL7 / ZCA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Direct	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
MEDCARIB / GCO / MEDCAR	Direct	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO, Marfret
MSW / HL - MSW	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
MGX / TA11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MPS / GPS / CMA - MPS \| TARROS - GPS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Arkas, CNC Line, Tarros
SIFAX	Direct	2-4 times a week	CNAN Med
MSE → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAM → ZMP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
West Med to West Africa → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to SAEC → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to West Africa → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to West Africa → JADE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HL - MSW → MSC - EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Med Canadian → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to SAEC → JADE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to West Africa → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSE → SE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Lynx → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to SAEC → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to West Africa → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to West Africa → BEJAIA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSE / West Med to SAEC / SAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
Med Canadian → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Med Canadian → JADE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSE / West Med to SAEC → MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
West Med to West Africa → Algiers II	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Med Canadian → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to SAEC → BEJAIA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Med Canadian → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to West Africa → ESC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSE / SAM → AL7 / ZCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
Med Canadian → BEJAIA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to SAEC → ESC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TMX2 → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Med Canadian → Algiers II	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TMX2 → MSC - EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Med Canadian → ESC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to SAEC → Algiers II	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → Algiers Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lynx → Algiers Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Line B → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL6 / TA12 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL6 / TA12 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL6 / TA12 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS → ASL - MEDITERRANEAO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Line B → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to West Africa → MAROC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Med Canadian → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to SAEC → MAROC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Med Canadian → MAROC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Milan to Barcelona By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Milan to Barcelona by Air freight

Quickest air route

Milan Malpensa International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Closest airports

Milano Linate Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Milan to Barcelona by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

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