Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Japan to Malta by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Japan and Malta is 51 days 23h. Ships depart from Shimizu (JPSMZ) and arrive at Malta Freeport (MTMAR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Japan and Malta?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Shimizu (JPSMZ) and arrive into Malta Freeport (MTMAR) around 51 days 23h later. These services are operated by ONE.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Japan to Malta by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Japan to Malta takes around 21h 42m. Flights depart from Kansai International Airport (KIX) and arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Japan and Malta?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Malta International Airport (MLA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 21h 42m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Japan and Malta?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Japan and Malta. Cargo flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 22h 32m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Japan to Malta by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Japan and Malta by cargo ship is 17,875 Nautical Miles (33,104 Kilometres / 20,570 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shimizu (JPSMZ) and Malta Freeport (MTMAR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Japan to Malta by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Japan and Malta by air is around 10,133 Kilometres (6,297 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Malta International Airport (MLA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Japan to Malta by sea?

Accepted Answer

3.69t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Japan to Malta. 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 Japan to Malta?

Accepted Answer

406kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Japan to Malta. 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
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FUJI / FP1 → NCLEVANT / NEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FUJI / FP1 → NCLEVANT / NEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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