Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Jamaica and Switzerland is 18 days 5h. Ships depart from Kingston (JMKIN) and arrive at Dunkerque (FRDKK) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Jamaica and Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Kingston (JMKIN) and arrive into Dunkerque (FRDKK) around 18 days 5h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Jamaica to Switzerland takes around 16h 41m. Flights depart from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) and arrive at Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Jamaica and Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 16h 41m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Jamaica and Switzerland by cargo ship is 6,022 Nautical Miles (11,152 Kilometres / 6,930 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Kingston (JMKIN) and Dunkerque (FRDKK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Jamaica to Switzerland by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Jamaica and Switzerland by air is around 8,261 Kilometres (5,133 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

895kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Jamaica to Switzerland. 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 Jamaica to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

481kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Jamaica to Switzerland. 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
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEFWI / NWI	Direct	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, Marfret
MEDCARIB / MEDCAR → NEFWI / NWI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Marfret
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEFWI / NWI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Marfret
NEFWI / NWI	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Marfret
Amberjack → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDCARIB / MEDCAR → NEFWI / NWI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Marfret
PEX2 / CAX1 / JCS / TLC1 → WCC / EWX / SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 → CALFB / ELSA / ATW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
Amberjack → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDCARIB / GCO → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
Amberjack → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZCA → ZNI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Amberjack → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BRASEX / BZX → VICTORY / EAG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
AN2 → AT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MEDCARIB / GCO → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO

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Jamaica to Switzerland By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Jamaica to Switzerland by Air freight

Quickest air route

Norman Manley International Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport

Most frequent

Norman Manley International Airport to Zürich Airport

Jamaica to Switzerland by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Kingston to Dunkerque

Most frequent

Kingston to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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