Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Rotterdam and Porto is 2 days 17h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Leixoes (PTLEI) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Porto?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Leixoes (PTLEI) around 2 days 17h later. These services are operated by ONE, X-Press Feeders, ECL, MACS Maritime, MSC, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, WEC, WEC, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Rotterdam to Porto takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Rotterdam and Porto?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Brussels Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2h 35m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Rotterdam and Porto. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 2h 41m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 19hrs to send cargo via road from Rotterdam and Porto. 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 Porto by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Porto by cargo ship is 930 Nautical Miles (1,723 Kilometres / 1,071 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Leixoes (PTLEI).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Rotterdam to Porto?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Porto by road is 1,992 Kilometres (1,238 Miles) and will typically take around 19hrs to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Porto by air?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

176kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Rotterdam to Porto. 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 Porto?

Accepted Answer

120kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam to Porto. 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 A319+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Transavia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+4 others
Air Europa	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
Iberia	1-2 times a day	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000+3 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+5 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+5 others
LufthansaFreighter	Daily	Airbus A319+5 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IBC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NIX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
PGE / INEX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ECL, CMA CGM
MACS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MACS Maritime
NWC MOR WAF → NWC to Spain / Portugal Service II	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → NWC to Spain / Portugal Service II	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE3 → WAF9C	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NEWMO → SPIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AE3 → WAF9	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NWC to SAEC - String I → NWC to Spain / Portugal Service II	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEFGUI → PGW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWUK / SCUK → BORL - WCUK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC PT → NWC - Canary Islands	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	WEC
NWC-KAP/DJI → NWC - Canary Islands	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	WEC
NWUK / SCUK → PGW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PGE → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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