Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Charleston to Mexico City by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Charleston and Mexico City is 11 days 18h. Ships depart from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive at Veracruz (MXVER) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Charleston and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive into Veracruz (MXVER) around 11 days 18h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, ZIM, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Charleston to Mexico City by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Charleston to Mexico City takes around 10h 13m. Flights depart from Charleston International Airport (CHS) and arrive at Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Charleston and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 10h 13m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Charleston and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Charleston and Mexico City. Cargo flights depart from Charleston International Airport (CHS) and arrive at Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 10h 13m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Charleston to Mexico City by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 11h to send cargo via road from Charleston and Mexico City. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Charleston to Mexico City by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Charleston and Mexico City by cargo ship is 2,112 Nautical Miles (3,912 Kilometres / 2,431 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Charleston (USCHS) and Veracruz (MXVER).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Charleston to Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Charleston and Mexico City by road is 3,391 Kilometres (2,107 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 11h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Charleston to Mexico City by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Charleston and Mexico City by air is around 2,564 Kilometres (1,593 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Charleston to Mexico City by sea?

Accepted Answer

296kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Charleston to Mexico City. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Charleston to Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

239kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Charleston to Mexico City. 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
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 757-200 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every few hours	Boeing 737-900+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-700+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737-900+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+2 others
American Airlines	Every few hours	Airbus A319+6 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INDUSA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → Canada Gulf Bridge	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → Canada Gulf Bridge	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA to SAEC String 1 → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
INDUSA → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Emerald → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Emerald → MEDGULF	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
PKS / M03 → GS1 / GULFEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AA7 → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL3 → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
AL6 → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
US4 → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
M03 → UCLA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FLX / CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX → GS1 / ANSG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
FLX → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZCP → ZGT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
USW / AGAS → GS1 / GULFEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AGAS → UCLA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AMERXL / NEWS → BRASEX / BZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ZCP → CCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
PKS → GCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX → GCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
USW → GCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Charleston to Mexico City By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Charleston to Mexico City by Air freight

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Charleston International Airport to Adolfo López Mateos International Airport

Closest airports

Charleston International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

Charleston to Mexico City by Container ship

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