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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Southampton and Rotterdam is 20h 42m. Ships depart from Portsmouth (GBPME) and arrive at Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Southampton and Rotterdam?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Portsmouth (GBPME) and arrive into Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) around 20h 42m later. These services are operated by Africa Express.

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

The quickest flight from Southampton to Rotterdam takes around 55min. Flights depart from London City Airport (LCY) and arrive at Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM).

How often do planes fly between Southampton and Rotterdam?

Scheduled flights between London City Airport (LCY) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 55min.

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

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

What is the distance between Southampton to Rotterdam by ship?

The distance between Southampton and Rotterdam by cargo ship is 244 Nautical Miles (451 Kilometres / 280 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Southampton (GBSOU) and Rotterdam (NLRTM).

What is the distance between Southampton to Rotterdam by air?

The distance between Southampton and Rotterdam by air is around 449 Kilometres (279 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

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

41kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Southampton to Rotterdam. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Southampton to Rotterdam?

101kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Southampton to Rotterdam. 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.

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Air Freight

55min, 1-2 times a day

83kg CO₂e

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20h 42m, Every 1-2 weeks

41kg CO₂e

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Southampton to Rotterdam by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Southampton to Rotterdam by plane will take about 55min and departs from London City Airport (LCY) and arrives into Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. British Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Departs from

LCY

Departs from

RTM

55min: 1-2 times a day

306 km
190 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

83kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Embraer 190
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Closest airports

Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Departs from

SOU

Departs from

AMS

1h 12m: 2-4 times a week

449 km
279 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

101kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190
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Southampton to Rotterdam by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Southampton to Rotterdam by ship will take about 20h 42m and departs from Portsmouth (GBPME) and arrives into Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Africa Express is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Portsmouth to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Port of loading

GBPME

Port of loading

BEANR

20h 42m: Every 1-2 weeks

412 km
256 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

41kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NN	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Africa Express
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Closest seaports

Southampton to Rotterdam

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

NLRTM

23h 59m: 1-2 times a day

451 km
280 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

41kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
CLX	Direct	2-4 times a week	Maersk
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	N/A	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM, MSC
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / AT3 / ATG	Direct	2-4 times a week	ONE, CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
AL1 / TA3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL3 / TA2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
INX / IOX / ISE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
AL4 / TA4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IBC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CALFB / ELSA / ATW → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CALFB → GEM - Europe Shuttle 6/Benelux France Shuttle \|\| HL - BFS \| ML - E06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TA1 / AL5 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
LIBERTY → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LIBERTY → GEM - Europe Shuttle 6/Benelux France Shuttle \|\| HL - BFS \| ML - E06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GEX2 → AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AL4 / TA4 → BFS / E06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO
TA4 → CAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AT2 → BFS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CAX → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CALFB → NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CALFB → EUROMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FP2 → LEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AT1 → LEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AT2 → EME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL4 / TA4 → EME / SLB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC to Spain / Portugal Service II	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Griffin → NWC to Spain / Portugal Service II	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Griffin → Israel Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IBC → LEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → Israel Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALFB → NEFGUI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TAE / ATE1 → NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
GEX2 → NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CALFB → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Griffin → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Griffin → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
LIBERTY → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Griffin → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALFB → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1 → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
FP2 → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
LIBERTY → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from Southampton to Rotterdam

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Southampton to Rotterdam By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Southampton to Rotterdam by Air freight

Quickest air route

London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Closest airports

Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Southampton to Rotterdam by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Portsmouth to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Closest seaports

Southampton to Rotterdam

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