Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Algiers to Marseille by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Algiers and Marseille is 3 days 8h. Ships depart from Alger (DZALG) and arrive at Marseille (FRMRS) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Algiers and Marseille?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Alger (DZALG) and arrive into Marseille (FRMRS) around 3 days 8h later. These services are operated by Marfret, MSC and Tarros.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Algiers to Marseille by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Algiers to Marseille takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and arrive at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Algiers and Marseille?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Swiftair, Air Algerie and Vueling and the typical transit time is around 1h 20m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Algiers and Marseille?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Algiers and Marseille. Cargo flights depart from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and arrive at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1h 20m. Swiftair operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Algiers to Marseille by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algiers and Marseille by cargo ship is 423 Nautical Miles (783 Kilometres / 486 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Alger (DZALG) and Marseille (FRMRS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Algiers to Marseille by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algiers and Marseille by air is around 770 Kilometres (478 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Algiers to Marseille by sea?

Accepted Answer

172kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Algiers to Marseille. 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 Algiers to Marseille?

Accepted Answer

108kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Algiers to Marseille. 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
SwiftairFreighter	2-4 times a week	ATR 42 Freighter
Air Algerie	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Vueling	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A319
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Marfret
ALGA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, CMA CGM
AEX / ALG	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Tarros, EMES
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