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 23 days. Ships depart from Xiamen (CNXMG) and arrive at Kingston (JMKIN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between China and Jamaica?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Xiamen (CNXMG) and arrive into Kingston (JMKIN) around 23 days later. These services are operated by ZIM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO and MSC.

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 19m. 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 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 23h 19m.

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 9,660 Nautical Miles (17,890 Kilometres / 11,116 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Xiamen (CNXMG) 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

1.1t 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 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Emerald / ZXB	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
Albatros → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Jade → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAGULL → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
Wallaby → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
YANGTSE / AAC / VCS → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
ZAX2 / SAF2 → CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
A3C → CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
Iroko → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Amberjack / ZCP / MSC - Amberjack \| ZIM - ZCP	Direct	1-2 times a week	ZIM, SSPAN, MSC
Seahorse → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAGULL → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FA2 → ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
CVX → ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Condor → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Griffin → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAOLA → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WSA → CAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FIREHORSE → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Origami → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SA1 → ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Empire / ZNS → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Sentosa → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Alpaca → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Andes → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FCE / FCS2 → CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
FCE / FCS2 → CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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China to Jamaica By Air freight, Container ship or Road

China to Jamaica by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sangster International Airport

China to Jamaica by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Xiamen to Kingston

Most frequent

Ningbo to Kingston

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