Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Rotterdam to Alexandria by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Rotterdam and Alexandria is 8 days 17h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Abu Qir (EGAKI) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Alexandria?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Abu Qir (EGAKI) around 8 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Rotterdam to Alexandria by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Rotterdam to Alexandria takes around 4h 19m. Flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Rotterdam and Alexandria?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 4h 19m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Rotterdam and Alexandria?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Rotterdam and Alexandria. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 4h 28m. Martinair Holland operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Alexandria by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Alexandria by cargo ship is 3,448 Nautical Miles (6,386 Kilometres / 3,968 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Alexandria (EGALY).

Question 7

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Alexandria by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Alexandria by air is around 3,291 Kilometres (2,045 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Rotterdam to Alexandria by sea?

Accepted Answer

493kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Rotterdam to Alexandria. 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 Rotterdam to Alexandria?

Accepted Answer

141kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam to Alexandria. 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
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Martinair HollandFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Levante Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Levante Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NCLEVANT / NEX	Direct	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, ANL, ONE
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Levante Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NCLEVANT / NEX	Direct	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, ANL, ONE
North Sea	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WCUK	Direct	1-2 times a week	Borchard

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