Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Charleston is 22 days 15h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 22 days 15h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Charleston takes around 16h 23m. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 16h 23m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Charleston. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Charleston International Airport (CHS) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 17h 16m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Charleston by cargo ship is 6,232 Nautical Miles (11,542 Kilometres / 7,172 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Charleston by air is around 7,373 Kilometres (4,581 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.23t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Charleston. 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 Charleston?

Accepted Answer

465kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Charleston. 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	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+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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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEC / Tango	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
USA to SAEC String 1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Gulf to SAEC String2 → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
North Sea → OC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Zarate Feeder → OC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
GS1 / GULFEX / Gulf to SAEC String2 → ANP / OC1 / OL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC
North Sea → AGAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Zarate Feeder → AGAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
GS1 / ANSG → FLX / CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
GS1 / GULFEX → USW / AGAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Neo Samba → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Santana → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AS2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Ipanema → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SX1 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Santana → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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São Paulo to Charleston By Air freight, Container ship or Road

São Paulo to Charleston by Air freight

Quickest air route

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

Cargo flights

Viracopos International Airport to Charleston International Airport

São Paulo to Charleston by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Charleston

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