Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Rotterdam and Barcelona is 14 days 5h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Barcelona (ESBCN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Barcelona?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Barcelona (ESBCN) around 14 days 5h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, X-Press Feeders, WEC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Evergreen, MSC and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Rotterdam to Barcelona takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and arrive at Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Rotterdam and Barcelona?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Transavia and the typical transit time is around 1h 50m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Rotterdam and Barcelona. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 2h 9m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 13h 52m to send cargo via road from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Barcelona by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Barcelona by cargo ship is 1,965 Nautical Miles (3,640 Kilometres / 2,262 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Barcelona (ESBCN).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Rotterdam to Barcelona?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Barcelona by road is 1,475 Kilometres (917 Miles) and will typically take around 13h 52m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Barcelona by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Barcelona by air is around 1,200 Kilometres (746 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

356kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Barcelona?

Accepted Answer

104kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam 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
Transavia	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Transavia	Daily	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	Every few hours	Airbus A319+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PGE → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC MOR WAF → MAROC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
IBC → 4E2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
NIX → SPX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders
NWC PT → NWC CAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	WEC
AE3 → CRX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE3 → SLN	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE3 → SLN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NWC MOR WAF → ESC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NE4 / AE5 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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

Rotterdam to Barcelona by Air freight

Quickest air route

Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Girona-Costa Brava Airport

Closest airports

Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Cargo flights

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

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