Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Valletta to Durban by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Valletta and Durban is 62 days 19h. Ships depart from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Valletta and Durban?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 62 days 19h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Valletta to Durban by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Valletta to Durban takes around 21h 9m. Flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Valletta and Durban?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Malta International Airport (MLA) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 21h 9m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Valletta and Durban?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the distance between Valletta to Durban by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Valletta and Durban by cargo ship is 17,682 Nautical Miles (32,747 Kilometres / 20,348 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Valletta to Durban by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Valletta and Durban by air is around 9,271 Kilometres (5,761 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Malta International Airport (MLA) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Valletta to Durban by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.33t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Valletta to Durban. 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 Valletta to Durban?

Accepted Answer

369kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Valletta to Durban. 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IMX → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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