Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cartagena and Colombo is 41 days 11h. Ships depart from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cartagena and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 41 days 11h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cartagena to Colombo takes around 1 day 10h. Flights depart from Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cartagena and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Wingo, Wingo and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 10h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Cartagena 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 Cartagena to Colombo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cartagena and Colombo by cargo ship is 12,182 Nautical Miles (22,562 Kilometres / 14,019 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cartagena (COCTG) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cartagena to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cartagena and Colombo by air is around 17,866 Kilometres (11,102 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.87t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cartagena 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 Cartagena to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

1.21t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cartagena 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
Wingo	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Wingo	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+8 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BRASEX / BZX → SEAS2 / ESA2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, CMA CGM
WCC / EWX → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
NWC-USA-SAWC → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BRASEX / BZX → SEAS2 / ESA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
ANP / OC1 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CES / TA5 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SWX → IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
US2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEDEX / MINA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
RTWPAN / PAD → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
US2 / TP12 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Gulf to SAEC String2 → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEDEX / MINA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEDEX / MINA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO

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