Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Abu Dhabi to Milan by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Abu Dhabi and Milan is 16 days 2h. Ships depart from King Abdullah City (SAKAC) and arrive at La Spezia (ITSPE) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Abu Dhabi and Milan?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from King Abdullah City (SAKAC) and arrive into La Spezia (ITSPE) around 16 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Abu Dhabi to Milan by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Abu Dhabi to Milan takes around 6h 52m. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Abu Dhabi and Milan?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Emirates, Qatar Airways, Fly One, Eurowings, Eurowings and Smartwings and the typical transit time is around 6h 52m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Abu Dhabi and Milan?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Milan. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 6h 52m. Emirates and Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Abu Dhabi to Milan by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Milan by cargo ship is 2,227 Nautical Miles (4,124 Kilometres / 2,563 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between King Abdullah City (SAKAC) and Genoa (ITGOA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Abu Dhabi to Milan by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Milan by air is around 4,718 Kilometres (2,932 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Abu Dhabi to Milan by sea?

Accepted Answer

419kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Abu Dhabi to Milan. 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 Abu Dhabi to Milan?

Accepted Answer

186kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to Milan. 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
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Fly One	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
Eurowings	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Eurowings	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Smartwings	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9
MEA	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others
Wizz Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
Aegean Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320neo+3 others
Wizz Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Airbus A321neo+5 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
EgyptAir	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
West Med to Red Sea → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to Red Sea → MAROC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to Red Sea → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Red Sea Feeder →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to Red Sea →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to Red Sea → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to Red Sea → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to Red Sea → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to Red Sea → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to Red Sea → Med Canadian	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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