Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Rotterdam and Dakar is 15 days. Ships depart from Vlissingen (NLVLI) and arrive at Dakar (SNDKR) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Dakar?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Vlissingen (NLVLI) and arrive into Dakar (SNDKR) around 15 days later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Rotterdam to Dakar takes around 6h 16m. Flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Rotterdam and Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Brussels Airlines and Air Algerie and the typical transit time is around 6h 16m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Rotterdam and Dakar. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 12h 55m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Dakar by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Dakar by cargo ship is 2,990 Nautical Miles (5,537 Kilometres / 3,440 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Dakar (SNDKR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Dakar by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Dakar by air is around 4,621 Kilometres (2,871 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

615kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Rotterdam to Dakar. 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 Rotterdam to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

273kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam to Dakar. 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
Brussels Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Royal Air Maroc	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+5 others
Iberia	1-2 times a day	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000+3 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A350-900+10 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EURAF1 / CMA - EURAF1	Direct	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, ZIM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC MOR WAF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Brussels Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport

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Vlissingen to Dakar

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