Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Jamaica is 30 days 23h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Kingston (JMKIN) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between China and Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Kingston (JMKIN) around 30 days 23h later. These services are operated by ZIM, CMA CGM, ZIM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, MSC, MSC, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from China to Jamaica takes around 23h 11m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Sangster International Airport (MBJ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between China and Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by American Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 23h 11m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between China and Jamaica. 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 China to Jamaica by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Jamaica by cargo ship is 9,336 Nautical Miles (17,290 Kilometres / 10,743 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Kingston (JMKIN).

Question 7

What is the distance between China to Jamaica by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Jamaica by air is around 14,313 Kilometres (8,894 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.66t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China to Jamaica. 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 China to Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

646kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from China to Jamaica. 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
American Airlines	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Amberjack / ZCP	Direct	1-2 times a week	ZIM, MSC
PEX2 / CAX1 / JCS / TLC1 / CMA - PEX2 \| COSCO - CAX1 \| HL - JCS \| OOCL - TLC1	Direct	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO, ANL, Gold Star, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
CMA - ACSA2 \| COSCO - WSA3 \| EMC - WSA3 \| OOCL - TLP1 \| WHL - WSA3 → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
SAX → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX → CAGML/IBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Empire / ZNS → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Panda / ZAX → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
US1 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CTV → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Andes → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GMXP / GME / GCC2 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
ASAFGR / WAX4 / AWA / WAF4 → PEX2 / CAX1 / JCS / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, OOCL
CAPa → CAX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
SEAS3 → PEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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China to Jamaica By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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