Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Switzerland and Germany is 4 days 16h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Hamburg (DEHAM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Switzerland and Germany?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Hamburg (DEHAM) around 4 days 16h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Unifeeder, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ACL, MSC, OOCL, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Switzerland to Germany takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and arrive at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Switzerland and Germany?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by DHL and the typical transit time is around 1h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Switzerland and Germany. Cargo flights depart from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and arrive at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1h 15m. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 5h 58m to send cargo via road from Switzerland 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 Switzerland to Germany by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Switzerland and Germany by cargo ship is 752 Nautical Miles (1,393 Kilometres / 866 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and Hamburg (DEHAM).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Switzerland to Germany?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Switzerland and Germany by road is 662 Kilometres (412 Miles) and will typically take around 5h 58m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Switzerland to Germany by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Switzerland and Germany by air is around 730 Kilometres (454 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

135kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Switzerland 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 Switzerland to Germany?

Accepted Answer

148kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Switzerland 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
DHLFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 757-200 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+7 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AL3 / TA2	Direct	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE6 / Swan	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
SCANDI10 → SCANDI8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Unifeeder
IPAK → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To/From Spain and Portugal → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Canada Express → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HL - WWA → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AES → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Montreal Express 1 → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AT1 → IRE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
A	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ACL
NWC to SAF → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GEX1 → ELSA / ATW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CAE → FI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SL1 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Montreal Express 1 → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SL1 → WCC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SL1 → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CAE → ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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

Switzerland to Germany by Air freight

Quickest air route

Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport

Most frequent

Zürich Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport

Switzerland to Germany by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Hamburg

Switzerland to Germany by Road

Quickest road route

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