Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Tangier to Cape Town by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tangier and Cape Town is 26 days 14h. Ships depart from Tanger Med (MAPTM) and arrive at Cape Town (ZACPT) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tangier and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Tanger Med (MAPTM) and arrive into Cape Town (ZACPT) around 26 days 14h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Tangier to Cape Town by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tangier to Cape Town takes around 20h 30m. Flights depart from Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG) and arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tangier and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air France and the typical transit time is around 20h 30m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Tangier and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Tangier and Cape Town. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Tangier to Cape Town by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 9 days 4h to send cargo via road from Tangier and Cape Town. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Tangier to Cape Town by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tangier and Cape Town by cargo ship is 5,755 Nautical Miles (10,659 Kilometres / 6,623 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tanger Med (MAPTM) and Cape Town (ZACPT).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Tangier to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tangier and Cape Town by road is 8,156 Kilometres (5,068 Miles) and will typically take around 9 days 4h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Tangier to Cape Town by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tangier and Cape Town by air is around 11,005 Kilometres (6,838 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Tangier to Cape Town by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.4t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tangier to Cape Town. 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 Tangier to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

497kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tangier to Cape Town. 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
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
HL - WWA → MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAX / ARB → MIAX / AIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
EURAF5 → MIDAS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAF6 → MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WWA / HL - WWA → MIAX / AIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
HL - WWA → IAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MB2 / E19 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
HL - WWA → USWASA Express	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
WM3 / E14 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WWA / HL - WWA → MIAX / AIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
HL - WWA → ANGOLA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HL - WWA → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WAF3 → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
L54 → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NWC to SAEC - String I → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ECX → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Neo Samba → SAECS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
NWC to SAEC - String I → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ECX → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NWC to SAEC - String I → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 → SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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