Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to Germany by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Spain and Germany is 7 days 21h. Ships depart from Algeciras (ESALG) and arrive at Hamburg (DEHAM) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Spain and Germany?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Algeciras (ESALG) and arrive into Hamburg (DEHAM) around 7 days 21h later. These services are operated by ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, OOCL, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Spain to Germany by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Spain to Germany takes around 1h 46m. Flights depart from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and arrive at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Spain and Germany?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) depart daily. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and Eurowings and the typical transit time is around 1h 46m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Spain and Germany?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Spain and Germany. Cargo flights depart from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and arrive at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1h 46m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Spain to Germany by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 18h 45m to send cargo via road from Spain and Germany. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Spain to Germany by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Spain and Germany by cargo ship is 1,688 Nautical Miles (3,126 Kilometres / 1,942 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Algeciras (ESALG) and Hamburg (DEHAM).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Spain to Germany?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Spain and Germany by road is 2,051 Kilometres (1,275 Miles) and will typically take around 18h 45m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Spain to Germany by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Spain and Germany by air is around 1,134 Kilometres (705 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Spain to Germany by sea?

Accepted Answer

256kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Spain to Germany. 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 Spain to Germany?

Accepted Answer

107kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Spain to Germany. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
Eurowings	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Condor	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo
Lufthansa	Every few hours	Airbus A321neo+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ESE2 / LUX / EEX	Direct	2-4 times a week	ONE, COSCO, OOCL
IEX / ME2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FEMEX1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SPIX2B → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX / SAECS → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
GUF / AM2 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AM2 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Y63 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Y63 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CIS3 → IP1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	OOCL
SPIX2B → EPIC	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
SAX → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
BIJAGOS → EPIC	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
WAF7 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ML - WAF2 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SAX / SAECS → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WAF7 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
GUF → ECX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SPIX2B → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
EURAF4 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SIRIUS → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDWAX → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAF3 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SEAS1 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CMA - EURAF4 \| MRGSA - MAS → IOS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MEDCAN → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAF3 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CMA - EURAF4 \| MRGSA - MAS → ECX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SEAS1 → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BIJAGOS → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ME1 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAF10 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SIRIUS / NEO BOSSA NOVA → SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
SLN → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IOS → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TA12 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HMM - MA2 \| ONE - MAX → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF10 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AL6 / TA12 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MEDWAX → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ESE2 / EEX → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EURAF4 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CMA - MEDWAX → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF2 / ML - WAF2 → SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
SLN → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MB2 → AT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Z56 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
BIJAGOS → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
NEO BOSSA NOVA → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MEDWAX / CMA - MEDWAX → SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
MEDCAN → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HMM - MA2 \| ONE - MAX → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MCA / MMX → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ML - WAF2 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF4 → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDCAN / MMX → SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
SIRIUS → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MB2 / E19 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MCA → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL6 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
E19 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Z56 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MACS	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MACS Maritime
EUROMAR	Direct	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
NWC - Canary Islands / WEC - NWC - Canary Islands	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	WEC, Arkas
NWC - Canary Islands / WEC - NWC - Canary Islands	Direct	2-4 times a week	WEC, Arkas
NEFGUI → WCC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ESF → IOS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ESF → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ESF → IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NEFGUI → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EUROMAR → EPIC	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
EUROMAR → SAFRAN1	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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Spain to Germany By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Spain to Germany by Air freight

Quickest air route

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport

Most frequent

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Spain to Germany by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Algeciras to Hamburg

Most frequent

Vigo to Hamburg

Spain to Germany by Road

Quickest road route

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