Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Amsterdam to Christchurch by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Amsterdam and Christchurch is 64 days 20h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Lyttelton (NZLYT) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Amsterdam and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Lyttelton (NZLYT) around 64 days 20h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Amsterdam to Christchurch by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Amsterdam to Christchurch takes around 1 day 7h. Flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Amsterdam and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 7h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Amsterdam and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Amsterdam and Christchurch. 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 Amsterdam to Christchurch by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Amsterdam and Christchurch by cargo ship is 17,266 Nautical Miles (31,976 Kilometres / 19,869 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Lyttelton (NZLYT).

Question 7

What is the distance between Amsterdam to Christchurch by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Amsterdam and Christchurch by air is around 19,956 Kilometres (12,400 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Amsterdam to Christchurch by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.75t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Amsterdam to Christchurch. 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 Amsterdam to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

412kg CO₂e is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Amsterdam to Christchurch. 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
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RTWPAN →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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