Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Port Said to Tripoli by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Port Said and Tripoli is 20 days 23h. Ships depart from Port Said (EGPSD) and arrive at Tripoli (LYTIP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Port Said and Tripoli?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port Said (EGPSD) and arrive into Tripoli (LYTIP) around 20 days 23h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Port Said to Tripoli by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Port Said to Tripoli takes around 2h 57m. Flights depart from Cairo International Airport (CAI) and arrive at Mitiga International Airport (MJI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Port Said and Tripoli?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Mitiga International Airport (MJI) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir, Afriqiyah Airways, Air Cairo and Buraq Air and the typical transit time is around 2h 57m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Port Said and Tripoli?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Port Said and Tripoli. Cargo flights depart from Cairo International Airport (CAI) and arrive at Mitiga International Airport (MJI) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 2h 57m. EgyptAir operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Port Said to Tripoli by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 24h 49m to send cargo via road from Port Said and Tripoli. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Port Said to Tripoli by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Port Said and Tripoli by cargo ship is 1,850 Nautical Miles (3,426 Kilometres / 2,129 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Said (EGPSD) and Tripoli (LYTIP).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Port Said to Tripoli?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Port Said and Tripoli by road is 2,165 Kilometres (1,346 Miles) and will typically take around 24h 49m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Port Said to Tripoli by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Port Said and Tripoli by air is around 1,744 Kilometres (1,084 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Mitiga International Airport (MJI).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Port Said to Tripoli by sea?

Accepted Answer

398kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Port Said to Tripoli. 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 Port Said to Tripoli?

Accepted Answer

127kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Port Said to Tripoli. 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
EgyptAirFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+1 others
Afriqiyah Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Air Cairo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Buraq Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → Balkan to South Turkiye → LIBYA I	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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