Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Cartagena is 18 days. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Cartagena (COCTG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Cartagena (COCTG) around 18 days later. These services are operated by MSC, Maersk, Gold Star, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO and Sealand.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Cartagena takes around 1 day 14h. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines, Avianca, Flycana and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 14h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Cartagena. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 16h. Avianca Cargo operates Airbus A330 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from São Paulo to Cartagena by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4 days 16h to send cargo via road from São Paulo and Cartagena. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Cartagena by cargo ship is 4,425 Nautical Miles (8,195 Kilometres / 5,092 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Cartagena (COCTG).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between São Paulo to Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Cartagena by road is 7,954 Kilometres (4,943 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days 16h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Cartagena by air is around 5,025 Kilometres (3,122 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

604kg - 663kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Cartagena. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Cartagena?

Accepted Answer

209kg - 357kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Cartagena. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
LATAM Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Flycana	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Avianca CargoF	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC ALBANY+26 others
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	RDO ENDEAVOUR+9 others
Gold Star	Every 2-4 weeks	AS CAROLINA
ZIM	Every 2-4 weeks	BRIGHT+6 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	CORCOVADO+14 others
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	HANS SCHULTE+6 others
COSCO	Every 2-4 weeks	XIN NAN TONG+5 others
Sealand	N/A	PL GERMANY

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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São Paulo to Cartagena By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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São Paulo to Cartagena by Air freight

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Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport

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Viracopos International Airport to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport

São Paulo to Cartagena by Container ship

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