Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Brazil to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Brazil and China is 29 days 14h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Yantian (CNYTN) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Brazil and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Yantian (CNYTN) around 29 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ZIM, MSC, MSC, ZIM, MSC, MSC, MSC, ONE, Evergreen, MSC, ONE, ONE, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Brazil to China by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Brazil to China takes around 23hrs. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Brazil and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China, Lufthansa, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 23hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Brazil and China?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Brazil and China. Cargo flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 3h. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Brazil to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Brazil and China by cargo ship is 10,539 Nautical Miles (19,519 Kilometres / 12,128 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Yantian (CNYTN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Brazil to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Brazil and China by air is around 17,597 Kilometres (10,934 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Brazil to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.89t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Brazil to China. 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 Brazil to China?

Accepted Answer

728kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Brazil to China. 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
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Santana	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Santana	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AS2 / Ipanema → Lone Star Express / MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
ASE / NEOASAS → ZSL / MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
ASE → ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Santana → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ASE → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
Ipanema → America	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Ipanema → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana → America	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FL2 / SX2 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
Santana → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ipanema / SX1 → Griffin / FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC
FL2 / SX2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
SATLS → Santana	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SATLS → Santana	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AS2 / Ipanema / SX1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 / ES1 / SA3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL, Yang Ming
ASE / NEOASAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
Santana	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Santana	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAS3 / ASAS2 / CMA - SEAS3 \| ML - ASAS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, ANL
FL2 / SX2 / HMM - FL2 \| ONE - SX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, SM Line, HMM
Santana → BUNGARAYA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AS2 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ASE / NEOASAS → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Santana → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ipanema → Seahorse	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ipanema / SX1 → Lynx / MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC
Ipanema / SX1 → Silk / FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC
Santana → Seahorse	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ipanema / SX1 → Panther / MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC
NEOASAS → SH1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Santana → Seahorse	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ESA / TLA1 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASE / NEOASAS → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AS2 → US1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SX2 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FL2 / SX2 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
ESA → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
FL2 / SX2 → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
FL2 / SX2 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM

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Brazil to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Brazil to China by Air freight

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Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

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Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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