Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Rotterdam and Tarragona is 7 days 9h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Barcelona (ESBCN) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Tarragona?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Barcelona (ESBCN) around 7 days 9h later. These services are operated by MSC and TWSL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Rotterdam to Tarragona takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Rotterdam and Tarragona?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Transavia and the typical transit time is around 2hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Rotterdam and Tarragona. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 2h 9m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 14h 39m to send cargo via road from Rotterdam and Tarragona. 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 Tarragona by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Tarragona by cargo ship is 2,030 Nautical Miles (3,760 Kilometres / 2,336 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Barcelona (ESBCN).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Rotterdam to Tarragona?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Tarragona by road is 1,562 Kilometres (971 Miles) and will typically take around 14h 39m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Tarragona by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Tarragona by air is around 2,731 Kilometres (1,697 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Reus Airport (REU).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

328kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Rotterdam to Tarragona. 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 Tarragona?

Accepted Answer

269kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam to Tarragona. 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	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Vueling	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	Every few hours	Airbus A320neo+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
DEX / NWC CAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	TWSL, WEC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to Spain / Portugal Service II → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PGE → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Lion → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IBC → 4E2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
NIX → SPX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders
Levante Express → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Mexico Gulf Express → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HL - WWA → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PGE → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IPAK → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Rotterdam to Tarragona By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Rotterdam to Tarragona by Air freight

Quickest air route

Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Closest airports

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Reus Airport

Cargo flights

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Rotterdam to Tarragona by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Barcelona

Closest seaports

Rotterdam to Barcelona

Rotterdam to Tarragona by Road

Quickest road route

Rotterdam to Tarragona

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