Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Portugal to Netherlands by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Portugal and Netherlands is 6 days 7h. Ships depart from Sines (PTSIE) and arrive at Rotterdam (NLRTM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Portugal and Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Sines (PTSIE) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 6 days 7h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Portugal to Netherlands by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Portugal to Netherlands takes around 2h 32m. Flights depart from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Portugal and Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by KLM, Transavia, Air France, Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa, Swiss, Lufthansa and Smartwings and the typical transit time is around 2h 32m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Portugal and Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Portugal to Netherlands by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 19h 40m to send cargo via road from Portugal and Netherlands. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Portugal to Netherlands by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portugal and Netherlands by cargo ship is 1,195 Nautical Miles (2,213 Kilometres / 1,375 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Sines (PTSIE) and Rotterdam (NLRTM).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Portugal to Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portugal and Netherlands by road is 2,082 Kilometres (1,294 Miles) and will typically take around 19h 40m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Portugal to Netherlands by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portugal and Netherlands by air is around 1,597 Kilometres (992 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Portugal to Netherlands by sea?

Accepted Answer

168kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Portugal to Netherlands. 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 Portugal to Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

154kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Portugal to Netherlands. 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
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Transavia	Daily	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+3 others
Air Europa	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Iberia	1-2 times a day	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000+3 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+6 others
Swiss	Daily	Airbus A321neo+5 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+5 others
Smartwings	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Transavia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
TAP Air Portugal	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+1 others
British Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE6 / Swan	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Swan → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Silk	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PGE / INEX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ECL
NIX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
IBC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NWC to Spain / Portugal Service II / NWC PT	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	WEC, MSC
SPIX → NEFGUI	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
SPX → NIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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Sines to Rotterdam

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Leixoes to Rotterdam

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