Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Algeciras to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Algeciras and Colombo is 30 days 21h. Ships depart from Algeciras (ESALG) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a day.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Algeciras and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Algeciras (ESALG) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 30 days 21h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, OOCL, MSC, MSC, MSC, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk and HMM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Algeciras to Colombo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Algeciras to Colombo takes around 17h 20m. Flights depart from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Algeciras and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 20m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Algeciras and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the distance between Algeciras to Colombo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algeciras and Colombo by cargo ship is 12,582 Nautical Miles (23,301 Kilometres / 14,479 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Algeciras (ESALG) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Algeciras to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algeciras and Colombo by air is around 9,043 Kilometres (5,619 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Algeciras to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.11t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Algeciras to Colombo. 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 Algeciras to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

321kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Algeciras to Colombo. 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
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE2 → EC5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
ESE2 / EEX → ESA2 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
ESE2 / EEX → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
Lion → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ESE2 / EEX → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AEU2 / LL4 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AEU2 / FAL1 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
FAL1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
UMXAPL / MECL1 → MAA-SLV Shuttle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
WAF3 → MEWA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SIRIUS → SEAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UMXAPL / MECL1 → CCS / JAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
FE4 → EC5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming

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