Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Rotterdam and Rome is 15 days 11h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Civitavecchia (ITCVV) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Rome?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Civitavecchia (ITCVV) around 15 days 11h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Rotterdam to Rome takes around 2h 8m. Flights depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and arrive at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Rotterdam and Rome?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Transavia and the typical transit time is around 2h 8m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Rotterdam and Rome. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 2h 11m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 15h 24m to send cargo via road from Rotterdam and Rome. 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 Rome by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Rome by cargo ship is 2,441 Nautical Miles (4,520 Kilometres / 2,809 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Civitavecchia (ITCVV).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Rotterdam to Rome?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Rome by road is 1,665 Kilometres (1,035 Miles) and will typically take around 15h 24m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Rome by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Rome by air is around 1,275 Kilometres (792 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

466kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Rotterdam to Rome. 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 Rome?

Accepted Answer

108kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam to Rome. 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+7 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE5 → Z55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA3 → Z55	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAECS → Z55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Euro-Med	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
Euro Aegean	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
Euro Aegean 2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi

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

Rotterdam to Rome by Air freight

Quickest air route

Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Cargo flights

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Rotterdam to Rome by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Rotterdam to Civitavecchia

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Rotterdam to Rome by Road

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