Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Germany to Italy by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Germany and Italy is 5 days 11h. Ships depart from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive at Livorno (ITLIV) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Germany and Italy?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive into Livorno (ITLIV) around 5 days 11h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Germany to Italy by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Germany to Italy takes around 1h 29m. Flights depart from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and arrive at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Germany and Italy?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and Eurowings and the typical transit time is around 1h 29m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Germany and Italy?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Germany and Italy. Cargo flights depart from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and arrive at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1h 29m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Germany to Italy by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 12h 30m to send cargo via road from Germany and Italy. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Germany to Italy by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Germany and Italy by cargo ship is 2,621 Nautical Miles (4,853 Kilometres / 3,016 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hamburg (DEHAM) and Livorno (ITLIV).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Germany to Italy?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Germany and Italy by road is 1,342 Kilometres (834 Miles) and will typically take around 12h 30m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Germany to Italy by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Germany and Italy by air is around 1,082 Kilometres (672 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Germany to Italy by sea?

Accepted Answer

445kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Germany to Italy. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Germany to Italy?

Accepted Answer

103kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Germany to Italy. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
Eurowings	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Condor	N/A
Lufthansa	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IOS → WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL5 → WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IEX → WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE7 → AE35/ME35	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FE9 → WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE4 → WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IO3 → WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SWX / EUROSAL → WM3 / AE35/ME35	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ECX → WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Samba → AE35/ME35	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
EMX / Aegean Sea → WM3 / AE35/ME35	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
→ WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CES → WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
→ WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE5 → L54	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE5 → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE5 → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba → L54	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
Neo Samba → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NET → EMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Germany to Italy By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Germany to Italy by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cologne Bonn Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Most frequent

Frankfurt Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Germany to Italy by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Hamburg to Livorno

Most frequent

Bremerhaven to Vado Ligure

Germany to Italy by Road

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