Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Malta and Latvia is 27 days 6h. Ships depart from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive at Riga (LVRIX) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Malta and Latvia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive into Riga (LVRIX) around 27 days 6h later. These services are operated by ONE.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Malta to Latvia takes around 11h 50m. Flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at Riga International Airport (RIX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Malta and Latvia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Riga International Airport (RIX) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, LOT, SAS and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 11h 50m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Malta and Latvia. Cargo flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at Riga International Airport (RIX) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 11h 50m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Malta to Latvia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Malta and Latvia by cargo ship is 3,892 Nautical Miles (7,209 Kilometres / 4,479 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and Riga (LVRIX).

Question 7

What is the distance between Malta to Latvia by air?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

617kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Malta to Latvia. 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 Latvia?

Accepted Answer

231kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Malta to Latvia. 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 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
LOT	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
SAS	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEX → BBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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