Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Porto to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Porto and Chennai is 34 days 15h. Ships depart from Sines (PTSIE) and arrive at Ennore (INENR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Porto and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Sines (PTSIE) and arrive into Ennore (INENR) around 34 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Porto to Chennai by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Porto to Chennai takes around 18h 20m. Flights depart from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Porto and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18h 20m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Porto and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Porto and Chennai. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Porto to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Porto and Chennai by cargo ship is 10,333 Nautical Miles (19,137 Kilometres / 11,891 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Sines (PTSIE) and Ennore (INENR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Porto to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Porto and Chennai by air is around 8,982 Kilometres (5,581 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Porto to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.16t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Porto to Chennai. 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 Porto to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

536kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Porto to Chennai. 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to SAF → Britannia → SIF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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