Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Bremerhaven to Nairobi by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bremerhaven and Nairobi is 33 days 11h. Ships depart from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bremerhaven and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 33 days 11h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Bremerhaven to Nairobi by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bremerhaven to Nairobi takes around 16h 16m. Flights depart from Bremen Airport (BRE) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bremerhaven and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Bremen Airport (BRE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 16m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Bremerhaven and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Bremerhaven and Nairobi. Cargo flights depart from Bremen Airport (BRE) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 16h 16m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Bremerhaven to Nairobi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bremerhaven and Nairobi by cargo ship is 13,922 Nautical Miles (25,783 Kilometres / 16,021 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Bremerhaven to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bremerhaven and Nairobi by air is around 6,661 Kilometres (4,139 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bremen Airport (BRE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Bremerhaven to Nairobi by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.55t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bremerhaven to Nairobi. 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 Bremerhaven to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

425kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bremerhaven to Nairobi. 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
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+8 others
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Swan-Sentosa → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan-Sentosa → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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