Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Portugal to France by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Portugal and France is 7 days 10h. Ships depart from Lisboa (PTLIS) and arrive at Montoir-de-Bretagne (FRMTX) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Portugal and France?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Lisboa (PTLIS) and arrive into Montoir-de-Bretagne (FRMTX) around 7 days 10h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Portugal to France by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Portugal to France takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and arrive at Rodez–Aveyron Airport (RDZ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Portugal and France?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Rodez–Aveyron Airport (RDZ) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Volotea and the typical transit time is around 1h 40m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Portugal and France?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Portugal and France. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Portugal to France by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 13h 15m to send cargo via road from Portugal and France. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Portugal to France by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portugal and France by cargo ship is 1,281 Nautical Miles (2,373 Kilometres / 1,474 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lisboa (PTLIS) and Montoir-de-Bretagne (FRMTX).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Portugal to France?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portugal and France by road is 1,357 Kilometres (843 Miles) and will typically take around 13h 15m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Portugal to France by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portugal and France by air is around 976 Kilometres (606 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Rodez–Aveyron Airport (RDZ).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Portugal to France by sea?

Accepted Answer

219kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Portugal to France. 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 Portugal to France?

Accepted Answer

107kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Portugal to France. 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
Volotea	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
TAP Air Portugal	Every few hours	Airbus A320+4 others
Vueling	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320
TAP Air Portugal	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SPIX → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AGAPOME → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IBC → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
NIX →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders
→ NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ Montreal Express 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEX → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NEX → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NET2 / NEX → TAE / ATE1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Yang Ming
NEX → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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

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Portugal to France by Air freight

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Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport to Rodez–Aveyron Airport

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Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) to Paris-Orly Airport

Portugal to France by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Lisboa to Montoir-de-Bretagne

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Lisboa to Le Havre

Portugal to France by Road

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