Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Boston is 27 days 23h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Boston (USBOS) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Boston (USBOS) around 27 days 23h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Boston takes around 9h 53m. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Boston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Logan International Airport (BOS) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines, American Airlines, Avianca, American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 9h 53m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Boston. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 18h 20m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Boston by cargo ship is 6,909 Nautical Miles (12,795 Kilometres / 7,951 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Boston (USBOS).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Boston by air is around 7,747 Kilometres (4,814 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.96t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Boston. 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 São Paulo to Boston?

Accepted Answer

331kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Boston. 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
LATAM Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+4 others
Avianca	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+6 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+7 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USA to SAEC String 1 → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Gulf to SAEC String2 → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NAWAS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
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São Paulo to Boston By Air freight, Container ship or Road

São Paulo to Boston by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Logan International Airport

Cargo flights

Viracopos International Airport to Logan International Airport

Most frequent

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

São Paulo to Boston by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Boston

Most frequent

Santos to Providence

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