Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Malta and Ireland is 19 days 12h. Ships depart from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive at Dublin Port (IEDUB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Malta and Ireland?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive into Dublin Port (IEDUB) around 19 days 12h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Malta to Ireland takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Malta and Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Dublin Airport (DUB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Vueling and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 4hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Malta and Ireland. Cargo flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 4hrs. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Malta to Ireland by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Malta and Ireland by cargo ship is 4,984 Nautical Miles (9,231 Kilometres / 5,736 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and Dublin Port (IEDUB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Malta to Ireland by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Malta and Ireland by air is around 2,535 Kilometres (1,575 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Dublin Airport (DUB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.01t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Malta to Ireland. 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 Malta to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

121kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Malta to Ireland. 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
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Lufthansa	1-2 times a week	Airbus A319+3 others
Vueling	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+6 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FEMEX1 → WCUKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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