Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Philadelphia to São Paulo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and São Paulo is 20 days 9h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Santos (BRSSZ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Santos (BRSSZ) around 20 days 9h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Philadelphia to São Paulo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to São Paulo takes around 15h 45m. Flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Viracopos International Airport (VCP).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Viracopos International Airport (VCP) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and FedEx and the typical transit time is around 15h 45m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Philadelphia and São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Philadelphia and São Paulo. Cargo flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Viracopos International Airport (VCP) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 15h 45m. UPS Airlines and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to São Paulo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and São Paulo by cargo ship is 5,865 Nautical Miles (10,861 Kilometres / 6,749 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Santos (BRSSZ).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to São Paulo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and São Paulo by air is around 8,217 Kilometres (5,106 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Philadelphia to São Paulo by sea?

Accepted Answer

941kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia to São Paulo. 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 Philadelphia to São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

491kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia to São Paulo. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 757-200 Freighter+1 others
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+4 others
Aeromexico	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a week	Road Feeder Service+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEC / Tango	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CES / TA5 → SEC / Tango	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
USWASA Express → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Philadelphia Express → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OL2 → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
RTWPAN / PAD → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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