Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Wellington and Rotterdam is 72 days 20h. Ships depart from Wellington (NZWLG) and arrive at Rotterdam (NLRTM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Wellington and Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Wellington (NZWLG) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 72 days 20h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Wellington to Rotterdam takes around 1 day 5h. Flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Brussels Airport (BRU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Wellington and Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Brussels Airport (BRU) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Hainan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 5h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Wellington and Rotterdam. Cargo flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 1 day 6h. China Southern Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Wellington to Rotterdam by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Wellington and Rotterdam by cargo ship is 18,955 Nautical Miles (35,104 Kilometres / 21,813 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Wellington (NZWLG) and Rotterdam (NLRTM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Wellington to Rotterdam by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Wellington and Rotterdam by air is around 19,479 Kilometres (12,103 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.97t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Wellington to Rotterdam. 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 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Wellington to Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

1.31t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Wellington to Rotterdam. 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
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+3 others
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Noumea Express → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Noumea Express → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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