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- Rotterdam to Milan
Container transport from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Milan (ITMIL)
Data snapshot of . Schedules change, so treat these figures as indicative.
Rotterdam to Milan crosses the Alps by rail to the inland terminals around Milan, such as Melzo. It is the main rail corridor between the North Sea ports and northern Italy.
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- Fastest transit
- 15 hours
- Departures
- several times a day
- Operators
- 3
- Lowest CO₂e per TEU
- 120 kg
Operators with a direct service from Rotterdam to Milan
| Operator | Mode | Transit time | Departures | EmissionsCO₂e per TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannibal | Rail | 1–3 days | several times a day | 120 kg–220 kg Lowest CO₂e |
| GTS | Rail | 2–3 days | daily | 200 kg |
| Samskip | Rail | 64 hours | every 1–2 days | 200 kg |
Next departures, vessels and reliability
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Vessel | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Common questions
How long does container transport from Rotterdam to Milan take?
Direct services take 1–3 days. The fastest in this snapshot is run by Hannibal, at 15 hours.
Which operators run direct container services from Rotterdam to Milan?
3 operators: Hannibal, GTS and Samskip.
How often are there departures from Rotterdam to Milan?
Taken together, services leave several times a day, spread over 6 direct services.
What are the CO₂e emissions of moving a container from Rotterdam to Milan?
Between 120 kg–220 kg CO₂e per TEU, depending on the service.
Do the trains from Rotterdam go to Melzo or to Milan itself?
Rail services for Milan arrive at the inland terminals in the Milan area, such as Melzo. Routescanner groups them under Milan (ITMIL).
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Alternative routes
- Antwerp to Milan – via Antwerp, 100 km from Rotterdam