Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Latvia and Malta is 21 days 23h. Ships depart from Riga (LVRIX) and arrive at Malta Freeport (MTMAR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Latvia and Malta?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Riga (LVRIX) and arrive into Malta Freeport (MTMAR) around 21 days 23h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Latvia to Malta takes around 11h 57m. Flights depart from Riga International Airport (RIX) and arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Latvia and Malta?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Malta International Airport (MLA) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, LOT and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 11h 57m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Latvia and Malta. Cargo flights depart from Riga International Airport (RIX) and arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 11h 57m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Latvia to Malta by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Latvia and Malta by cargo ship is 3,515 Nautical Miles (6,509 Kilometres / 4,045 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Riga (LVRIX) and Malta Freeport (MTMAR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Latvia to Malta by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Latvia and Malta by air is around 3,154 Kilometres (1,960 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Malta International Airport (MLA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

488kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Latvia 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 Latvia to Malta?

Accepted Answer

231kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Latvia 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 737-900 (winglets)+3 others
LOT	Every 1-2 weeks	Embraer 170+4 others
LufthansaFreighter	Daily	Road Feeder Service+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BAL03 → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → LINE H	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
BAL03 → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → West Med to Red Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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