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 15 days 19h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at La Spezia (ITSPE) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Milan?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into La Spezia (ITSPE) around 15 days 19h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

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 39m. Flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Milano Linate Airport (LIN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Rotterdam and Milan?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by KLM, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 1h 39m.

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 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 1h 39m. 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 2,798 Nautical Miles (5,182 Kilometres / 3,220 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 1,263 Kilometres (785 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) 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

449kg 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

217kg 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
KLM	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-700+2 others
Air Dolomiti	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190
Lufthansa	1-2 times a week	Airbus A319+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A319+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SwissFreighter	1-2 times a day	Road Feeder Service+5 others
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+4 others
LOTFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 170+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEWMO / AES	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ANL, APL, CMA CGM
NEWMO / AES	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, CMA CGM, ANL, APL
NEWMO / AES	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL, APL, MSC
Levante Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEFGUI → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PGE → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE3 / AE3 → WM3 / E14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WCC → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC to SAEC - String I → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEWMO → MEDCAN	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AES → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
PGE → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SL1 / CAE → MEDCAN / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
CAX → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SL1 → AMERIGO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6 → MEDEX / MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NE4 / AE5 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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