Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Detroit is 19 days 1h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 19 days 1h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Detroit takes around 16h 55m. Flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Detroit?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 16h 55m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Detroit. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 16h 55m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Detroit by cargo ship is 8,192 Nautical Miles (15,172 Kilometres / 9,428 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Detroit by air is around 8,516 Kilometres (5,292 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Windsor Airport (YQG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

618kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Detroit. 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 Detroit?

Accepted Answer

408kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Detroit. 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
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Canada	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+9 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEC / Tango	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
GS1 / GULFEX / Gulf to SAEC String2 → ANP / OC1 / OL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk
ANSG → FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
GULFEX → NAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NAWAS3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
USA to SAEC String 1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GS1 / GULFEX → USW / AGAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Neo Samba → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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São Paulo to Detroit by Air freight

Quickest air route

Viracopos International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Closest airports

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Windsor Airport

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Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

São Paulo to Detroit by Container ship

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Santos to Philadelphia

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Santos to Baltimore

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