Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Rotterdam and Milan is 11 days 9h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Vado Ligure (ITVDL) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Milan?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Vado Ligure (ITVDL) around 11 days 9h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and X-Press Feeders.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Rotterdam to Milan takes around 1h 27m. Flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at Milano Linate Airport (LIN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Rotterdam and Milan?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Brussels Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1h 27m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Rotterdam and Milan. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 1h 38m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 10h 7m to send cargo via road from Rotterdam and Milan. 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 Milan by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Milan by cargo ship is 2,404 Nautical Miles (4,453 Kilometres / 2,767 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Genoa (ITGOA).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Rotterdam to Milan?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Milan by road is 1,092 Kilometres (678 Miles) and will typically take around 10h 7m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Milan by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Milan by air is around 832 Kilometres (517 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

597kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Rotterdam to Milan. 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 Milan?

Accepted Answer

91kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam to Milan. 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 day	Airbus A319+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+5 others
LufthansaFreighter	Every few hours	Airbus A320neo+7 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Nippon Cargo AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
LufthansaFreighter	Every few hours	Airbus A320neo+7 others
SwissFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+5 others
LufthansaFreighter	Daily	Airbus A320neo+5 others
LOTFreighter	1-2 times a day	Embraer 190+4 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MSC - Levante Express → JD1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL4 / TA4 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EME / SLB → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
TA4 → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA4 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SLB → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SLB → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AL2 / TA1 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
TA1 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA1 → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAX / SAECS → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAECS → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAECS → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ECX → JD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI → JD1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Samba → Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
Neo Samba → WAF3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
AL1 / TA3 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAECS → Z55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA3 → Z55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CMA - EUROMAR → TYX - NB Loop	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EUROMAR → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FEMEX1 → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FEMEX1 → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FEMEX1 → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SRX → IOM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
ESF → MSW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EUROMAR → MEDCAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SRX → AT4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PGE → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Rotterdam to Milan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Rotterdam to Milan by Air freight

Quickest air route

Brussels Airport to Milano Linate Airport

Closest airports

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Milano Linate Airport

Cargo flights

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Milan Malpensa International Airport

Rotterdam to Milan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Rotterdam to Vado Ligure

Closest seaports

Rotterdam to Genoa

Most frequent

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